Quick answer
Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA metro were 94.7 vs 92.2 in Memphis, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Pittsburgh is 2.7% more expensive than Memphis; housing rents differ by 10% (72.0 vs 79.8). A $75,000 income in Pittsburgh buys about what $73,026 buys in Memphis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Pittsburgh | Memphis | Pittsburgh vs Memphis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 92.2 | +2.7% |
| Goods | 100.7 | 96.2 | +4.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 72.0 | 79.8 | -9.8% |
| Utilities | 107.7 | 74.1 | +45.4% |
| Other services | 97.7 | 95.4 | +2.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.4 | 94.2 | -1.9% |
| $50,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Memphis | $48,684 | ||
| $100,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Memphis | $97,368 | ||
| $150,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Memphis | $146,052 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.