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Philadelphia, PA vs Pittsburgh, PA

CategoryPhiladelphia, PAPittsburgh, PA
Housing
VerdictGood for nowGood for now
Median Price$509K$282K

Lower price

Median Rent$2K$1K

Lower rent

Median Income$105K

Higher income

$65K
Price VolatilityHighModerate

More stable

Getting Around
Walk Score78/100

More walkable

25/100
Transit Score14/10028/100

Better transit

Bike Score78/100

More bikeable

18/100
Commute6 min

Shorter commute

13 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateModerate
Community
Schools6.9/10

Better schools

6.6/10
Best for
young professionalsstudentsremote workers
Young professionalsRemote workersFirst‑time home buyers

Bottom line

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

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