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Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA metro were 94.7 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Pittsburgh is 1.7% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 8% (72.0 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Pittsburgh buys about what $73,735 buys in Louisville/Jefferson County, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Pittsburgh | Louisville/Jefferson County | Pittsburgh vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 93.1 | +1.7% |
| Goods | 100.7 | 96.2 | +4.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 72.0 | 78.6 | -8.4% |
| Utilities | 107.7 | 75.0 | +43.7% |
| Other services | 97.7 | 96.8 | +1.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.4 | 93.2 | -0.8% |
| $50,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $49,157 | ||
| $100,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $98,313 | ||
| $150,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $147,470 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.