Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 94.7 in Pittsburgh, PA in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 8.9% more expensive than Pittsburgh; housing rents differ by 64% (117.9 vs 72.0). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $68,875 buys in Pittsburgh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Pittsburgh | Dallas vs Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 94.7 | +8.9% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 100.7 | +2.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 72.0 | +63.7% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 107.7 | -15.8% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 97.7 | +2.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 92.4 | +9.7% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Pittsburgh | $45,917 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Pittsburgh | $91,833 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Pittsburgh | $137,750 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.