Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 94.7 in Pittsburgh, PA in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 11.7% more expensive than Pittsburgh; housing rents differ by 104% (146.9 vs 72.0). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $67,122 buys in Pittsburgh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Denver | Pittsburgh | Denver vs Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 94.7 | +11.7% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 100.7 | +0.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 72.0 | +104.1% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 107.7 | -18.4% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 97.7 | +1.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 92.4 | +14.5% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in Pittsburgh | $44,748 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in Pittsburgh | $89,496 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in Pittsburgh | $134,244 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.