Moving to Pittsburgh, PA
City Overview
Cost of Living
95
Avg Temperature
41°–60°F
State Income Tax
3.1%
Population
303K
Steel City has reinvented itself as a tech and healthcare hub with stunning bridges, passionate sports fans, and a remarkably affordable housing market. The neighborhoods are hilly, distinct, and full of character.
Average Moving Costs to Pittsburgh
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 315 mi | $2,288–$3,561 | $966–$2,059 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,132 mi | $3,251–$5,148 | $1,993–$3,334 |
| Chicago, IL | 409 mi | $2,223–$3,486 | $1,020–$2,124 |
| Houston, TX | 1,137 mi | $2,604–$4,116 | $1,430–$2,636 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,825 mi | $3,014–$4,776 | $1,820–$3,120 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 257 mi | $2,144–$3,355 | $932–$2,018 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,291 mi | $2,677–$4,241 | $1,517–$2,744 |
| San Diego, CA | 2,113 mi | $3,230–$5,116 | $1,983–$3,321 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,069 mi | $2,581–$4,074 | $1,392–$2,588 |
| San Jose, CA | 2,242 mi | $3,377–$5,336 | $2,055–$3,411 |
Neighborhoods in Pittsburgh
Lawrenceville
A popular neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA for newcomers and residents alike.
Shadyside
A popular neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA for newcomers and residents alike.
Squirrel Hill
A popular neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA for newcomers and residents alike.
South Side
A popular neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA for newcomers and residents alike.
Strip District
A popular neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in Pittsburgh
Cost of Living Index
5% below the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$1,250/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,500/mo
Moving to Pittsburgh from These Cities
From New York, NY
315 miles
Full-Service
$2,288–$3,561
From Los Angeles, CA
2,132 miles
Full-Service
$3,251–$5,148
From Chicago, IL
409 miles
Full-Service
$2,223–$3,486
From Houston, TX
1,137 miles
Full-Service
$2,604–$4,116
From Phoenix, AZ
1,825 miles
Full-Service
$3,014–$4,776
From Philadelphia, PA
257 miles
Full-Service
$2,144–$3,355
From San Antonio, TX
1,291 miles
Full-Service
$2,677–$4,241
From San Diego, CA
2,113 miles
Full-Service
$3,230–$5,116
From Dallas, TX
1,069 miles
Full-Service
$2,581–$4,074
From San Jose, CA
2,242 miles
Full-Service
$3,377–$5,336
From Austin, TX
1,219 miles
Full-Service
$2,680–$4,230
From Jacksonville, FL
705 miles
Full-Service
$2,363–$3,720