salaryPittsburgh is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,621
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$70,903
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$205,800
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
94.7
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,822
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$114
$109
👥 People living there
304,759
754,195
Commute to work
22.7 min
26 min
College degree
49.1%
68.4%
Own their home
47.7%
43.7%
Below poverty line
20.1%
9.9%
Unemployment
6.1%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Pittsburgh | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $75,960 | $133,740 | +76% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,190 | $102,170 | +62% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,470 | $57,280 | +61% in Seattle |
| Registered Nurse | $82,370 | $128,260 | +56% in Seattle |
| Cashier | $29,470 | $44,210 | +50% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $69,340 | $101,780 | +47% in Seattle |
| Operations Manager | $100,840 | $146,030 | +45% in Seattle |
| Medical Assistant | $42,840 | $61,500 | +44% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Pittsburgh?
About $70,433 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Pittsburgh or Seattle?
The typical household earns $70,903 in Pittsburgh and $133,583 in Seattle, 47% more in Seattle.