salaryPittsburgh is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,621
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$70,903
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$205,800
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
94.7
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,822
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$114
$168
👥 People living there
304,759
990,138
Commute to work
22.7 min
27.3 min
College degree
49.1%
47.3%
Own their home
47.7%
55.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
8.1%
Unemployment
6.1%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Pittsburgh | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $82,370 | $216,740 | +163% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $133,040 | $301,320 | +126% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,190 | $141,960 | +125% in San Jose |
| Firefighter | $72,230 | $152,100 | +111% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $119,630 | $231,560 | +94% in San Jose |
| Dental Hygienist | $75,960 | $139,990 | +84% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $125,230 | $223,640 | +79% in San Jose |
| Software Developer | $124,500 | $213,110 | +71% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Pittsburgh?
About $69,983 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Pittsburgh or San Jose?
The typical household earns $70,903 in Pittsburgh and $157,922 in San Jose, 55% more in San Jose.