Lancaster, PA vs Pittsburgh, PA

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

Lancaster, PA is in Lancaster, PA while Pittsburgh, PA is in Pittsburgh, PA — both in the same state. On home prices, Lancaster, PA is the more affordable option at $235,300 median — $112,600 less than Pittsburgh, PA's $347,900. WYLT rates Lancaster, PA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Pittsburgh, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

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

Pittsburgh, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. Lancaster, PA scores 7/100 (car-dependent) versus Pittsburgh, PA's 34/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Lancaster, PA has the higher school rating — Lancaster, PA rates 6.7/10 and Pittsburgh, PA rates 5.8/10.