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Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA metro were 94.7 vs 110.4 in San Jose, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Pittsburgh is 14.3% less expensive than San Jose; housing rents differ by 66% (72.0 vs 211.9). A $75,000 income in Pittsburgh buys about what $87,479 buys in San Jose, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Pittsburgh | San Jose | Pittsburgh vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 110.4 | -14.3% |
| Goods | 100.7 | 105.2 | -4.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 72.0 | 211.9 | -66.0% |
| Utilities | 107.7 | 156.7 | -31.2% |
| Other services | 97.7 | 100.3 | -2.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.4 | 119.3 | -22.5% |
| $50,000 in Pittsburgh equals in San Jose | $58,319 | ||
| $100,000 in Pittsburgh equals in San Jose | $116,639 | ||
| $150,000 in Pittsburgh equals in San Jose | $174,958 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.