Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 94.7 in Pittsburgh, PA in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 17.4% more expensive than Pittsburgh; housing rents differ by 110% (151.3 vs 72.0). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $63,890 buys in Pittsburgh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Seattle | Pittsburgh | Seattle vs Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 94.7 | +17.4% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 100.7 | +3.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 72.0 | +110.2% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 107.7 | -13.8% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 97.7 | +9.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 92.4 | +18.1% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Pittsburgh | $42,594 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Pittsburgh | $85,187 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Pittsburgh | $127,781 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.