Question 1

Is Philadelphia, PA or Pittsburgh, PA cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Philadelphia, PA is cheaper. The median home price in Philadelphia, PA is approximately $439,500 and in Pittsburgh, PA it is approximately $445,800 — a difference of $6,300.

Question 2

Is Philadelphia, PA or Pittsburgh, PA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Philadelphia, PA is more walkable. Philadelphia, PA has a Walk Score of 62/100 and Pittsburgh, PA has a Walk Score of 58/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Philadelphia, PA or Pittsburgh, PA?

Accepted Answer

Philadelphia, PA has higher-rated schools. Philadelphia, PA has a school rating of 6.8/10 and Pittsburgh, PA has a rating of 6.3/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Philadelphia, PA or Pittsburgh, PA?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Philadelphia, PA	Pittsburgh, PA
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$440K ✓ Lower price	$446K
Median Rent	$2K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$94K ✓ Higher income	$67K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	62/100 ✓ More walkable	58/100
Transit Score	3/100	57/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	67/100 ✓ More bikeable	40/100
Commute	5 min ✓ Shorter commute	9 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.8/10 ✓ Better schools	6.3/10
Best for	StudentsYoung professionalsCreative freelancers	remote workersyoung professionalsstudents

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