Quick answer
Overall prices in the Miami, FL metro were 114.2 vs 94.7 in Pittsburgh, PA in 2024 (US = 100), so Miami is 20.6% more expensive than Pittsburgh; housing rents differ by 116% (155.6 vs 72.0). A $75,000 income in Miami buys about what $62,199 buys in Pittsburgh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Miami | Pittsburgh | Miami vs Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 114.2 | 94.7 | +20.6% |
| Goods | 103.6 | 100.7 | +2.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 155.6 | 72.0 | +116.1% |
| Utilities | 97.2 | 107.7 | -9.7% |
| Other services | 109.1 | 97.7 | +11.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.5 | 92.4 | +15.2% |
| $50,000 in Miami equals in Pittsburgh | $41,466 | ||
| $100,000 in Miami equals in Pittsburgh | $82,932 | ||
| $150,000 in Miami equals in Pittsburgh | $124,398 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.