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Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA metro were 94.7 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Pittsburgh is 6.1% less expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 42% (72.0 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Pittsburgh buys about what $79,909 buys in Salt Lake City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Pittsburgh | Salt Lake City | Pittsburgh vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 100.9 | -6.1% |
| Goods | 100.7 | 96.4 | +4.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 72.0 | 123.3 | -41.6% |
| Utilities | 107.7 | 79.0 | +36.3% |
| Other services | 97.7 | 99.0 | -1.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.4 | 98.5 | -6.1% |
| $50,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Salt Lake City | $53,273 | ||
| $100,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Salt Lake City | $106,546 | ||
| $150,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Salt Lake City | $159,819 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.