Head to head
Jersey City, NJ vs Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $1,428/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $30,500 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Jersey City59 | Pittsburgh70 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $4,901 | $3,473 |
| Salary for comfort | $92,500/yr | $62,000/yr |
| Typical rent | $2,350 | $1,240 |
| Median home value | $600,000 | $193,200 |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $64,137 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% | 3.7% |
| Housing score | 12 | 81 |
| Jobs score | 43 | 41 |
| Safety score | 90 | 53 |
| Climate score | 100 | 81 |
| Amenities score | 35 | 63 |
| Population | 297K | 303.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 27° | 83° / 22° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Jersey City, NJ
Pittsburgh, PA