Chester, PA vs Pittsburgh, PA

Chester, PA vs Pittsburgh, PA: What the data shows

Chester, PA is in Chester, PA while Pittsburgh, PA is in Pittsburgh, PA — both in the same state. On home prices, Chester, PA is the more affordable option at $80,100 median — $365,700 less than Pittsburgh, PA's $445,800. WYLT rates Chester, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Pittsburgh, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Chester, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Pittsburgh, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Chester, PA has Low flood risk and Pittsburgh, PA has Low flood risk.

Pittsburgh, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. Chester, PA scores 46/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Pittsburgh, PA's 58/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, Pittsburgh, PA has the higher school rating — Chester, PA rates 6.1/10 and Pittsburgh, PA rates 6.3/10.