Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has an overall cost of living index of 94.7, which is 5.3 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,261 per month, while the typical home is valued around $205,800. Households earn a median of $65,742 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 34. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$65,742
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,261
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$205,800
Median Home Value
Census ACS
94.7
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,001
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,077
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,299
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,661
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
94.7
Goods
98.3
Rents / Housing
72.6
Services
117.6
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $119,690 |
| Registered Nurse | $86,040 |
| Elementary Teacher | $69,110 |
| Electrician | $71,150 |
| Accountant | $81,560 |
| Plumber | $72,550 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $221,760 |
| Civil Engineer | $99,810 |
| Operations Manager | $119,420 |
| Market Research Analyst | $70,150 |
| Health Services Manager | $115,360 |
| Truck Driver | $57,930 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $126,620 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
304,759
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.6 yrs
Census ACS
34.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
33
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,090
Per month
Avg Home Value
$208,500
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 15106 | — | $880 | $181,400 |
| ZIP 15120 | — | $785 | $109,800 |
| ZIP 15201 | — | $1,372 | $234,500 |
| ZIP 15203 | — | $1,422 | $254,100 |
| ZIP 15204 | — | $985 | $101,400 |
| ZIP 15205 | — | $1,147 | $161,900 |
| ZIP 15206 | — | $1,220 | $281,500 |
| ZIP 15207 | — | $961 | $121,700 |
| ZIP 15208 | — | $978 | $206,800 |
| ZIP 15210 | — | $977 | $85,300 |
Showing top 10 of 33 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
29°F
July Avg
73°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.9
poor
Hospitals
11
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.2%
Pittsburgh has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 94.7. The US national average is 100, so Pittsburgh is 5.3 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Pittsburgh is $1,261 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Pittsburgh is $65,742 per year.
The median home value in Pittsburgh is $205,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Pittsburgh has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 34.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Pennsylvania is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
