Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Williamsport, PA is cheaper. The median home price in Pittsburgh, PA is approximately $234,500 and in Williamsport, PA it is approximately $164,500 — a difference of $70,000.

Question 2

Is Pittsburgh, PA or Williamsport, PA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Pittsburgh, PA is more walkable. Pittsburgh, PA has a Walk Score of 37/100 and Williamsport, PA has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Pittsburgh, PA has higher-rated schools. Pittsburgh, PA has a school rating of 6.4/10 and Williamsport, PA has a rating of 5.7/10.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Pittsburgh, PA	Williamsport, PA
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$235K	$165K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$873 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$80K ✓ Higher income	$53K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	37/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	47/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	18/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	12 min ✓ Shorter commute	90 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.4/10 ✓ Better schools	5.7/10
Best for	FamiliesRemote workersRetirees	first‑time homeownerssmall familiesretirees

Pittsburgh, PA vs Williamsport, PA

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