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 $347,900 and in Scranton, PA it is approximately $120,000 — a difference of $227,900.

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 34/100 and Scranton, PA has a Walk Score of 37/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Scranton, PA has higher-rated schools. Pittsburgh, PA has a school rating of 5.8/10 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	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$348K	$120K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$860 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$126K ✓ Higher income	$35K
Price Volatility	Low ✓ More stable	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	34/100	37/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	10/100	17/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A ✓ More bikeable
Commute	16 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	5.8/10	6.2/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Remote workersYoung professionalsFamilies with kids	low income rentersbudget familiesstudents

Pittsburgh, PA vs Scranton, PA

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