Quick answer
Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA metro were 94.7 vs 98.1 in Austin, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Pittsburgh is 3.5% less expensive than Austin; housing rents differ by 40% (72.0 vs 120.4). A $75,000 income in Pittsburgh buys about what $77,690 buys in Austin, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Pittsburgh | Austin | Pittsburgh vs Austin |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 98.1 | -3.5% |
| Goods | 100.7 | 93.8 | +7.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 72.0 | 120.4 | -40.2% |
| Utilities | 107.7 | 82.0 | +31.3% |
| Other services | 97.7 | 96.2 | +1.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.4 | 99.6 | -7.2% |
| $50,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Austin | $51,793 | ||
| $100,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Austin | $103,586 | ||
| $150,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Austin | $155,379 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.