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Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA metro were 94.7 vs 92.5 in Kansas City, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Pittsburgh is 2.3% more expensive than Kansas City; housing rents differ by 17% (72.0 vs 86.6). A $75,000 income in Pittsburgh buys about what $73,314 buys in Kansas City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Pittsburgh | Kansas City | Pittsburgh vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 92.5 | +2.3% |
| Goods | 100.7 | 94.1 | +7.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 72.0 | 86.6 | -16.9% |
| Utilities | 107.7 | 89.0 | +21.0% |
| Other services | 97.7 | 93.4 | +4.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.4 | 93.1 | -0.7% |
| $50,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Kansas City | $48,876 | ||
| $100,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Kansas City | $97,752 | ||
| $150,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Kansas City | $146,628 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.