salaryPittsburgh is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,621
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$70,903
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$205,800
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
94.7
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,822
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$114
$96
👥 People living there
304,759
681,294
Commute to work
22.7 min
30 min
College degree
49.1%
64.2%
Own their home
47.7%
41.5%
Below poverty line
20.1%
15.4%
Unemployment
6.1%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Pittsburgh | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $75,960 | $119,170 | +57% in Washington |
| Operations Manager | $100,840 | $156,460 | +55% in Washington |
| Lawyer | $133,040 | $195,190 | +47% in Washington |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,190 | $87,160 | +38% in Washington |
| Accountant | $76,940 | $102,140 | +33% in Washington |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,470 | $46,040 | +30% in Washington |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,550 | $127,040 | +29% in Washington |
| Registered Nurse | $82,370 | $102,710 | +25% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh or Washington cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $2,370 in Washington.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Pittsburgh?
About $69,008 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Pittsburgh or Washington?
The typical household earns $70,903 in Pittsburgh and $118,495 in Washington, 40% more in Washington.