Quick answer
Overall prices in the Baltimore, MD metro were 104.5 vs 94.7 in Pittsburgh, PA in 2024 (US = 100), so Baltimore is 10.4% more expensive than Pittsburgh; housing rents differ by 64% (118.2 vs 72.0). A $75,000 income in Baltimore buys about what $67,954 buys in Pittsburgh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Baltimore | Pittsburgh | Baltimore vs Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.5 | 94.7 | +10.4% |
| Goods | 102.4 | 100.7 | +1.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 118.2 | 72.0 | +64.2% |
| Utilities | 110.2 | 107.7 | +2.3% |
| Other services | 101.5 | 97.7 | +3.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 92.4 | +15.1% |
| $50,000 in Baltimore equals in Pittsburgh | $45,303 | ||
| $100,000 in Baltimore equals in Pittsburgh | $90,606 | ||
| $150,000 in Baltimore equals in Pittsburgh | $135,908 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.