Erie, PA vs Pittsburgh, PA

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

Erie, PA is in Erie, PA while Pittsburgh, PA is in Pittsburgh, PA — both in the same state. WYLT rates Erie, 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. Erie, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Pittsburgh, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Erie, PA has Low flood risk and Pittsburgh, PA has Low flood risk.

Erie, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. Erie, PA scores 83/100 (very walkable) versus Pittsburgh, PA's 58/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Erie, PA rates 6.3/10 and Pittsburgh, PA rates 6.3/10.