Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Pittsburgh, PA is cheaper. The median home price in Philadelphia, PA is approximately $269,400 and in Pittsburgh, PA it is approximately $234,500 — a difference of $34,900.

Question 2

Is Philadelphia, PA or Pittsburgh, PA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Philadelphia, PA is more walkable. Philadelphia, PA has a Walk Score of 43/100 and Pittsburgh, PA has a Walk Score of 37/100.

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 6.9/10 and Pittsburgh, PA has a rating of 6.4/10.

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	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$269K	$235K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$72K	$80K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	43/100 ✓ More walkable	37/100
Transit Score	17/100	47/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	54/100 ✓ More bikeable	18/100
Commute	9 min ✓ Shorter commute	12 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	6.9/10 ✓ Better schools	6.4/10
Best for	FamiliesYoung ProfessionalsCommuters	FamiliesRemote workersRetirees

Philadelphia, PA vs Pittsburgh, PA

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