Looking for a fresh start in a new Pittsburgh neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pittsburgh for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 1,296
-17%
Cost of Living Index 80 vs 96
17% lower than Pittsburgh
Population 2,680
-15%
Cost of Living Index 81 vs 96
15% lower than Pittsburgh
Population 1,855
-15%
Cost of Living Index 81 vs 96
15% lower than Pittsburgh
Population 4,549
-15%
Cost of Living Index 82 vs 96
15% lower than Pittsburgh
Population 1,609
-15%
Cost of Living Index 82 vs 96
15% lower than Pittsburgh
Population 763
-14%
Cost of Living Index 82 vs 96
14% lower than Pittsburgh
Population 1,395
-13%
Cost of Living Index 83 vs 96
13% lower than Pittsburgh
Population 326
-13%
Cost of Living Index 83 vs 96
13% lower than Pittsburgh
Population 298
-13%
Cost of Living Index 83 vs 96
13% lower than Pittsburgh
Population 396
-13%
Cost of Living Index 84 vs 96
13% lower than Pittsburgh
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