Quick answer
Overall prices in the Philadelphia, PA metro were 102.6 vs 94.7 in Pittsburgh, PA in 2024 (US = 100), so Philadelphia is 8.3% more expensive than Pittsburgh; housing rents differ by 57% (113.1 vs 72.0). A $75,000 income in Philadelphia buys about what $69,235 buys in Pittsburgh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Philadelphia | Pittsburgh | Philadelphia vs Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.6 | 94.7 | +8.3% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 100.7 | -3.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 113.1 | 72.0 | +57.2% |
| Utilities | 114.4 | 107.7 | +6.2% |
| Other services | 103.1 | 97.7 | +5.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 92.4 | +15.2% |
| $50,000 in Philadelphia equals in Pittsburgh | $46,157 | ||
| $100,000 in Philadelphia equals in Pittsburgh | $92,313 | ||
| $150,000 in Philadelphia equals in Pittsburgh | $138,470 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.