salaryPittsburgh is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Worcester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,621
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$70,903
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$205,800
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
94.7
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,822
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$114
$149
👥 People living there
304,759
207,055
Commute to work
22.7 min
24.1 min
College degree
49.1%
35.2%
Own their home
47.7%
42.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
19.6%
Unemployment
6.1%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Worcester for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Pittsburgh | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $63,190 | $90,300 | +43% in Worcester |
| Dental Hygienist | $75,960 | $100,460 | +32% in Worcester |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,060 | $79,060 | +25% in Worcester |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,130 | $44,250 | +22% in Worcester |
| Accountant | $76,940 | $94,070 | +22% in Worcester |
| Physician Assistant | $125,230 | $152,860 | +22% in Worcester |
| Registered Nurse | $82,370 | $100,240 | +22% in Worcester |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,550 | $119,260 | +21% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $1,952 in Worcester.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Pittsburgh?
About $64,976 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Pittsburgh or Worcester?
The typical household earns $70,903 in Pittsburgh and $75,605 in Worcester, 6% more in Worcester.