Quick answer
Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA metro were 94.7 vs 90.4 in Oklahoma City, OK in 2024 (US = 100), so Pittsburgh is 4.7% more expensive than Oklahoma City; housing rents differ by 3% (72.0 vs 73.9). A $75,000 income in Pittsburgh buys about what $71,623 buys in Oklahoma City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Pittsburgh | Oklahoma City | Pittsburgh vs Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 90.4 | +4.7% |
| Goods | 100.7 | 93.8 | +7.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 72.0 | 73.9 | -2.6% |
| Utilities | 107.7 | 74.1 | +45.4% |
| Other services | 97.7 | 95.5 | +2.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.4 | 92.8 | -0.4% |
| $50,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Oklahoma City | $47,749 | ||
| $100,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Oklahoma City | $95,497 | ||
| $150,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Oklahoma City | $143,246 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.