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Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 94.7 in Pittsburgh, PA in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 18.9% more expensive than Pittsburgh; housing rents differ by 106% (148.6 vs 72.0). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $63,079 buys in Pittsburgh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | New York | Pittsburgh | New York vs Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 94.7 | +18.9% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 100.7 | +9.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 72.0 | +106.5% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 107.7 | +17.9% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 97.7 | +8.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 92.4 | +22.8% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in Pittsburgh | $42,052 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in Pittsburgh | $84,105 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in Pittsburgh | $126,157 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.