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Entrepreneurs should build in real places with real people.”

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Look, we’ve already proven it. Between the talent pool, the lower burn rate, and being right in the heart of real industry—Pittsburgh isn't just an alternative to Silicon Valley, it’s a competitive advantage. If you’re building a real business, the strategic advantage here is a no-brainer. It’s time we stop being polite and start pointing out the obvious.
— Jake Loosararian, CEO, Gecko

How Cost Plus Pittsburgh works

  • Step 1

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    Redd up your pro formas. Get yinz the best talent.

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Pittsburgh Talent & Office Cost Calculator

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Data Sources: Salary data from Bureau of Labor Statistics, Indeed, Glassdoor, Built In, and Levels.fyi. Office costs from CBRE, CommercialCafe, and Colliers Q1 2025 reports. Benefits multipliers based on BLS Employer Cost data.

Methodology: Represents 2025 market averages for software developers across experience levels. Office rates reflect Class A space. Benefits include healthcare, retirement, payroll taxes, and standard employer costs.

Disclaimer: Estimates may vary by company size, location, qualifications, and market conditions. Additional costs (marketing, software, services) not included. Consult professionals before business decisions.

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Quit jaggin’ around and build something real.

Call Mayor O’Connor

“Look, companies have a choice. You can spend all of your cash investing in other places, or you can actually build a business and give your team a real quality of life. Pittsburgh has the world-class talent you’re looking for in a community where they can put down roots, buy a home and raise a family. That stability is how you build strong companies, not just fast ones.”

What our founders say

  • Pittsburgh is a serious AI city. There’s no room for hype - people put their heads down and get to work to solve real world problems that make a difference.”

    Andrew Moore
    CEO, Lovelace AI

  • "This city is about relationships, opening doors and taking chances. For the Penguins to allow ten of my students to be on-site for every game to grow our research, to pilot it, and to take it into the real world—that is unprecedented."

    Priya Narasimhan
    CEO, YinzCam

  • "In Pittsburgh, you can both 'work in tech' and 'own a home.' ... Pittsburgh was just named one of the best U.S. cities to live in, and the quality of life here is absolutely a big factor in helping us attract and retain talent."

    Luis Von Ahn
    CEO, Duolingo

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