Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 94.7 in Pittsburgh, PA in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 20.0% more expensive than Pittsburgh; housing rents differ by 137% (170.4 vs 72.0). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $62,522 buys in Pittsburgh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Pittsburgh | Los Angeles vs Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 94.7 | +20.0% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 100.7 | +5.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 72.0 | +136.8% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 107.7 | +47.2% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 97.7 | +6.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 92.4 | +22.6% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Pittsburgh | $41,681 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Pittsburgh | $83,362 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Pittsburgh | $125,043 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.