| Pittsburgh, PA | Albany, NY | United States |
Overall | 91.8 | 99.3 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 101.0 | 100.9 | 100 |
Health | 88.7 | 116.8 | 100 |
Housing | 74.9 | 81.9 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $204,700 | $253,100 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 10,230.0% | 11,000.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 105.5 | 87.6 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 125.2 | 155.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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
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
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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I live relatively close to Albany, and I gotta say, its a great city. I think it has a lot of good places for food, good living spaces, nice jobs and offices, and I More
I’ve lived just outside of Albany in Clifton Park and its always been decent for me. The town is nice and theres a lot to do. The prices are a little expensive including More
Good place to retire. Walkable. Young people. Buses. Sidewalks. Feel safe here in Whitehall neighborhood. Plenty to do. Taxes in ny are high,but you get what you pay More
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