Head to head
Boston, MA vs Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $1,381/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $32,000 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Boston62 | Pittsburgh70 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $4,854 | $3,473 |
| Salary for comfort | $94,000/yr | $62,000/yr |
| Typical rent | $2,470 | $1,240 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $193,200 |
| Median household income | $94,755 | $64,137 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 3.7% |
| Housing score | 11 | 81 |
| Jobs score | 66 | 41 |
| Safety score | 66 | 53 |
| Climate score | 85 | 81 |
| Amenities score | 90 | 63 |
| Population | 664K | 303.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 23° | 83° / 22° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Boston, MA
Pittsburgh, PA