Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Diego, CA metro were 111.9 vs 94.7 in Pittsburgh, PA in 2024 (US = 100), so San Diego is 18.2% more expensive than Pittsburgh; housing rents differ by 149% (179.3 vs 72.0). A $75,000 income in San Diego buys about what $63,460 buys in Pittsburgh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Diego | Pittsburgh | San Diego vs Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.9 | 94.7 | +18.2% |
| Goods | 108.0 | 100.7 | +7.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 179.3 | 72.0 | +149.0% |
| Utilities | 174.2 | 107.7 | +61.8% |
| Other services | 99.6 | 97.7 | +1.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.7 | 92.4 | +23.1% |
| $50,000 in San Diego equals in Pittsburgh | $42,307 | ||
| $100,000 in San Diego equals in Pittsburgh | $84,613 | ||
| $150,000 in San Diego equals in Pittsburgh | $126,920 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.