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East Pittsburgh, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,822 Population 4,672/sq mi density
$40,227 Median Income $23,561 per capita
$72,300 Home Value $94,421 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
62 Violent Crime/100K 248 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$40,227 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,300 home value, $768/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
62 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Cost Overview

Cost of Living Index
97.6
Below national average
100 = US average
Median Monthly Rent
$768
34% below US avg
Avg Annual Property Tax
$8,851
153% above US avg ($3,500)

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$900
per month
1 Bedroom
$996
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,225
per month
3 Bedroom
$1,570
per month
4 Bedroom
$1,744
per month

Healthcare 40 services

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $244.00
Specialist Visit $341.60
Urgent Care Visit $195.20
Emergency Room Visit $2,147.20
Dental Cleaning $126.88
Dental Filling $244.00
Root Canal $976.00
Dental Crown $1,171.20
Tooth Extraction $244.00
Wisdom Teeth Removal $1,464.00
Teeth Whitening $488.00
Dental Implant $3,904.00
Eye Exam $195.20
Glasses (Prescription) $341.60
Contact Lenses (Annual) $244.00 annual
LASIK (Per Eye) $2,440.00 per eye
X-Ray $244.00
MRI $1,464.00
CT Scan $1,171.20
Ultrasound $390.40
Blood Test (Basic Panel) $146.40
Physical Therapy (Session) $146.40 per session
Chiropractor Visit $73.20
Dermatologist Visit $244.00
Mental Health Therapy $170.80 per session
Psychiatrist Visit $292.80
Colonoscopy $2,440.00
Mammogram $292.80
Knee Replacement $34,160.00
Hip Replacement $31,232.00
Cataract Surgery (Per Eye) $3,416.00 per eye
ACL Surgery $24,400.00
Appendectomy $14,640.00
C-Section Delivery $21,472.00
Normal Childbirth $12,688.00
Flu Shot $39.04
COVID Test $97.60
Prescription (Generic, 30-day) $14.64 per month
Prescription (Brand, 30-day) $244.00 per month
Ambulance Ride $1,171.20

Auto Repair 18 services

Oil Change (Conventional) $43.92
Oil Change (Synthetic) $73.20
Brake Pad Replacement $292.80
Tire Rotation $39.04
New Tires (Set of 4) $585.60 set of 4
Battery Replacement $195.20
Transmission Repair $2,928.00
AC Repair $488.00
Windshield Replacement $341.60
Wheel Alignment $97.60
Spark Plug Replacement $195.20
Alternator Replacement $488.00
Timing Belt Replacement $683.20
Car Detailing (Full) $195.20
Towing (Per Mile) $4.88 per mile
State Inspection $29.28
Emissions Test $48.80
Check Engine Diagnostic $97.60

Home Services 25 services

Plumber (Per Hour) $97.60 per hour
Electrician (Per Hour) $87.84 per hour
HVAC Repair $390.40
HVAC System Install $6,832.00
Roof Repair $976.00
Roof Replacement $8,784.00
Interior Painting (Avg Home) $2,440.00
Exterior Painting (Avg Home) $3,416.00
Pest Control (One-Time) $195.20
Pest Control (Annual Plan) $488.00 annual
Carpet Cleaning (3 Rooms) $170.80
Lawn Mowing (Per Visit) $48.80 per visit
Lawn Care (Monthly) $146.40 monthly
Tree Removal $780.80
Gutter Cleaning $195.20
Pressure Washing (House) $292.80
Foundation Repair $4,880.00
Kitchen Remodel (Mid-Range) $29,280.00
Bathroom Remodel (Mid-Range) $11,712.00
Flooring Install $7.81 per sq ft
Window Replacement $634.40 per window
Fence Install (Wood) $29.28 per ft
Garage Door Replacement $1,171.20
Water Heater Replacement $1,464.00
Septic Tank Pumping $390.40

Legal 12 services

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,464.00
Divorce (Contested) $14,640.00
DUI Defense $4,880.00
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,464.00
Will Preparation $488.00
Trust Preparation $2,440.00
Real Estate Closing $1,952.00
Traffic Ticket Defense $292.80
LLC Formation $488.00
Immigration Consultation $292.80
Criminal Defense (Misdemeanor) $2,928.00
Personal Injury (Contingency) $32.21 % of settlement

Personal Care 12 services

Men's Haircut $24.40
Women's Haircut $53.68
Hair Coloring (Full) $146.40
Manicure $24.40
Pedicure $39.04
Massage (1 Hour) $78.08 per session
Facial Treatment $97.60
Gym Membership $48.80 monthly
Personal Trainer (Session) $68.32 per session
Dry Cleaning (Suit) $14.64
Laundromat (Per Load) $3.90 per load
Spa Day Package $244.00

Food & Grocery 20 services

Gallon of Milk $4.00 per gallon
Dozen Eggs $3.42 per dozen
Loaf of Bread $3.71
Chicken Breast $4.39 per lb
Ground Beef $5.37 per lb
Rice $0.98 per lb
Bananas $0.63 per lb
Apples $1.76 per lb
Coffee $7.32 per lb
Gasoline $3.42 per gallon
Fast Food Meal $9.76
Restaurant Meal (Casual) $17.57
Restaurant Meal (Fine Dining) $58.56
Pizza Delivery (Large) $17.57
Coffee (Cafe Latte) $5.37
Beer (6-Pack Domestic) $9.76
Wine (750ml, Mid-Range) $14.64
Cigarettes (Pack) $8.30 per pack
Baby Formula (Can) $24.40
Dog Food (Monthly) $48.80 monthly

Utilities 8 services

Electricity (Monthly) $136.64 monthly
Natural Gas (Monthly) $68.32 monthly
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $68.32 monthly
Internet (Monthly) $68.32 monthly
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $63.44 monthly
Cable TV (Monthly) $82.96 monthly
Trash Collection (Monthly) $34.16 monthly
Home Insurance (Annual) $1,952.00 annual

Transportation 8 services

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $195.20 monthly
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,952.00 annual
Bus Pass (Monthly) $68.32 monthly
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14.64
Car Registration (Annual) $97.60 annual
Driver's License Renewal $29.28
Tolls (Monthly Commuter) $48.80 monthly
Vehicle Property Tax (Annual) $390.40 annual

Education & Childcare 8 services

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,171.20 monthly
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $976.00 monthly
After-School Care (Monthly) $390.40 monthly
Tutoring (Per Hour) $48.80 per hour
SAT/ACT Prep Course $976.00
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,200.00 annual
Community College (Annual) $3,904.00 annual
State University (Annual) $9,760.00 annual

Pets 9 services

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $58.56
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $97.60 annual
Dog Grooming $58.56
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $39.04 per night
Dog Spay/Neuter $292.80
Cat Spay/Neuter $195.20
Pet Emergency Visit $780.80
Dental Cleaning (Dog) $390.40
Microchipping $48.80

Complete Cost Data

Housing Costs

Cost of Living Index97.6
Median Rent$768
Rent Burden24.4%
Property Tax (IRS)$8,851
FMR Studio$900
FMR 1-Bedroom$996
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,225
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,570
FMR 4-Bedroom$1,744

Income Context

Median Income$40,227
Per Capita Income$23,561
IRS Avg AGI$94,625