Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 94.7 in Pittsburgh, PA in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 5.7% more expensive than Pittsburgh; housing rents differ by 54% (111.0 vs 72.0). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $70,962 buys in Pittsburgh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Pittsburgh | Atlanta vs Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 94.7 | +5.7% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 100.7 | -0.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 72.0 | +54.2% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 107.7 | -10.7% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 97.7 | -1.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 92.4 | +6.1% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Pittsburgh | $47,308 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Pittsburgh | $94,616 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Pittsburgh | $141,924 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.