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Erie, PA vs Pittsburgh, PA

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- Pittsburgh has 13.2% less rainy days than Erie.
- Pittsburgh has 1.9% more Sunny Days than Erie.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Pittsburgh scores 10.9% better than Erie
 Erie, PAPittsburgh, PAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall101  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock140106
 Sunny157  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock7642443
Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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Reviews for Pittsburgh    189 Reviews

I left Pittsburgh for Cleveland and boy do I appreciate Pittsburgh now. Parts of Pittsburgh are blue collar but sections like East Liberty, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill and  More

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Over 2 years ago

I will give Pittsburgh 5 Stars for the ability to raise a family but it certainly has deficits that I'll cover at the end. I grew up in a small river town 45 minutes  More

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As a custom home builder in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I have had the opportunity to work in a number of different cities and towns across the state. In my experience,  More

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