Quick answer
Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA metro were 94.7 vs 93.9 in Cleveland, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Pittsburgh is 0.8% more expensive than Cleveland; housing rents differ by 9% (72.0 vs 79.4). A $75,000 income in Pittsburgh buys about what $74,407 buys in Cleveland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Pittsburgh | Cleveland | Pittsburgh vs Cleveland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 93.9 | +0.8% |
| Goods | 100.7 | 93.6 | +7.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 72.0 | 79.4 | -9.4% |
| Utilities | 107.7 | 96.0 | +12.2% |
| Other services | 97.7 | 98.9 | -1.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.4 | 92.6 | -0.2% |
| $50,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Cleveland | $49,605 | ||
| $100,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Cleveland | $99,210 | ||
| $150,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Cleveland | $148,815 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.