Quick answer
Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA metro were 94.7 vs 95.5 in Columbus, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Pittsburgh is 0.8% less expensive than Columbus; housing rents differ by 18% (72.0 vs 87.9). A $75,000 income in Pittsburgh buys about what $75,632 buys in Columbus, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Pittsburgh | Columbus | Pittsburgh vs Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 95.5 | -0.8% |
| Goods | 100.7 | 93.6 | +7.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 72.0 | 87.9 | -18.1% |
| Utilities | 107.7 | 95.5 | +12.8% |
| Other services | 97.7 | 98.9 | -1.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.4 | 96.6 | -4.3% |
| $50,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Columbus | $50,421 | ||
| $100,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Columbus | $100,843 | ||
| $150,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Columbus | $151,264 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.