Quick answer
Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA metro were 94.7 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Pittsburgh is 3.6% less expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 30% (72.0 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Pittsburgh buys about what $77,762 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Pittsburgh | Raleigh | Pittsburgh vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 98.2 | -3.6% |
| Goods | 100.7 | 96.6 | +4.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 72.0 | 103.5 | -30.4% |
| Utilities | 107.7 | 89.0 | +21.1% |
| Other services | 97.7 | 98.2 | -0.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.4 | 97.0 | -4.7% |
| $50,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Raleigh | $51,841 | ||
| $100,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Raleigh | $103,682 | ||
| $150,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Raleigh | $155,523 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.