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Overall prices in the San Francisco, CA metro were 115.6 vs 94.7 in Pittsburgh, PA in 2024 (US = 100), so San Francisco is 22.1% more expensive than Pittsburgh; housing rents differ by 170% (194.7 vs 72.0). A $75,000 income in San Francisco buys about what $61,415 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 Francisco | Pittsburgh | San Francisco vs Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 115.6 | 94.7 | +22.1% |
| Goods | 108.5 | 100.7 | +7.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 194.7 | 72.0 | +170.5% |
| Utilities | 172.6 | 107.7 | +60.2% |
| Other services | 106.2 | 97.7 | +8.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.1 | 92.4 | +28.8% |
| $50,000 in San Francisco equals in Pittsburgh | $40,943 | ||
| $100,000 in San Francisco equals in Pittsburgh | $81,886 | ||
| $150,000 in San Francisco equals in Pittsburgh | $122,829 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.