Quick answer
Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA metro were 94.7 vs 95.7 in Indianapolis, IN in 2024 (US = 100), so Pittsburgh is 1.1% less expensive than Indianapolis; housing rents differ by 19% (72.0 vs 88.9). A $75,000 income in Pittsburgh buys about what $75,812 buys in Indianapolis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Pittsburgh | Indianapolis | Pittsburgh vs Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 95.7 | -1.1% |
| Goods | 100.7 | 94.3 | +6.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 72.0 | 88.9 | -19.0% |
| Utilities | 107.7 | 86.4 | +24.7% |
| Other services | 97.7 | 99.1 | -1.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.4 | 96.7 | -4.5% |
| $50,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Indianapolis | $50,541 | ||
| $100,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Indianapolis | $101,083 | ||
| $150,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Indianapolis | $151,624 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.