Quick answer
Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 94.7 in Pittsburgh, PA in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 4.2% more expensive than Pittsburgh; housing rents differ by 45% (104.5 vs 72.0). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $71,990 buys in Pittsburgh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Houston | Pittsburgh | Houston vs Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 94.7 | +4.2% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 100.7 | -0.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 72.0 | +45.2% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 107.7 | -11.5% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 97.7 | -2.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 92.4 | +7.6% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Pittsburgh | $47,993 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Pittsburgh | $95,987 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Pittsburgh | $143,980 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.