Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Scranton, PA is cheaper. The median home price in Pittsburgh, PA is approximately $281,500 and in Scranton, PA it is approximately $120,000 — a difference of $161,500.

Question 2

Is Pittsburgh, PA or Scranton, PA safer?

Accepted Answer

Pittsburgh, PA scores higher on safety. Pittsburgh, PA has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Scranton, PA has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated High.

Question 3

Is Pittsburgh, PA or Scranton, PA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Scranton, PA is more walkable. Pittsburgh, PA has a Walk Score of 25/100 and Scranton, PA has a Walk Score of 37/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Pittsburgh, PA has higher-rated schools. Pittsburgh, PA has a school rating of 6.6/10 and Scranton, PA has a rating of 6.2/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Pittsburgh, PA	Scranton, PA
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$282K	$120K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$860 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$65K ✓ Higher income	$35K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	25/100	37/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	28/100 ✓ Better transit	17/100
Bike Score	18/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	13 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+ ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.6/10 ✓ Better schools	6.2/10
Best for	Young professionalsRemote workersFirst‑time home buyers	low income rentersbudget familiesstudents

Pittsburgh, PA vs Scranton, PA

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