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Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA metro were 94.7 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Pittsburgh is 4.8% less expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 34% (72.0 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Pittsburgh buys about what $78,813 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Pittsburgh | Jacksonville | Pittsburgh vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 99.5 | -4.8% |
| Goods | 100.7 | 96.2 | +4.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 72.0 | 109.8 | -34.4% |
| Utilities | 107.7 | 87.5 | +23.1% |
| Other services | 97.7 | 98.9 | -1.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.4 | 99.6 | -7.2% |
| $50,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Jacksonville | $52,542 | ||
| $100,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Jacksonville | $105,084 | ||
| $150,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Jacksonville | $157,626 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.