{"id":14384,"date":"2024-07-14T10:27:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-14T17:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=14384"},"modified":"2024-12-13T15:47:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T22:47:22","slug":"is-pittsburgh-a-good-place-to-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/is-pittsburgh-a-good-place-to-live\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Pittsburgh A Good Place To Live? All You Need To Know\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you considering a move to Pittsburgh,<\/a> PA? We don’t blame you. Pittsburgh has a lower cost of living compared to other major cities (not to mention a strong job market and some delicious restaurants). <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, when you are planning a serious move, there are more factors to consider–like crime rates and real estate pricing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, we’ve compiled all the most important aspects of life in Pittsburgh to help you decide if Pittsburgh is a good place to live. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pros and Cons of Living in Pittsburgh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It doesn’t matter what city you plan to move to; there will always be pros and cons. Full transparency: the pros and cons of moving to Pittsburgh are about equal, so you’ll have to see for yourself which side of this list is stronger. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s what to consider before deciding on a big city to call home<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros<\/strong><\/td>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Affordable living costs<\/td>Higher-than-average crime rate<\/td><\/tr>
Robust job market<\/td>Public transportation issues<\/td><\/tr>
Accessible healthcare<\/td>Poverty rate of 19.7%<\/td><\/tr>
Thriving tech scene<\/td>Traffic congestion during rush hours<\/td><\/tr>
Many parks and green spaces<\/td>Higher daily living costs<\/td><\/tr>
Strong sports culture<\/td>Property crime rates above the national average<\/td><\/tr>
Cultural and community events<\/td>Not fully rebounded from pre-pandemic job levels<\/td><\/tr>
Friendly and welcoming people<\/td>Socio-economic challenges<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Pros and Cons of Living in <\/em>a Big City<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Downtown Pittsburgh started out as more of an industrial center and has since shifted to more of a cultural hotspot. Today, the city is affordable compared to other US Cities (especially NYC), with accessible and slightly less expensive healthcare (by about 5%). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that Pittsburgh is becoming one of the best cities for people in tech?<\/em><\/strong> Companies like Apple and Facebook have helped create a strong job market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the cost of living and a job squared away, you’ll want to consider what you do in your free time. Pittsburgh’s regional parks span nearly 3,800 acres, and the sports fans have plenty of great sports teams to cheer on<\/strong>. From the Steelers to the Penguins and Pittsburgh Pirates, if you love sports, you’ll be in a great spot.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, the people of Pittsburgh are considered to be friendly<\/a>, and many of the smaller neighborhoods are close-knit and family-oriented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, crime rates in Pittsburgh aren’t great<\/strong>. You’ll find averages a little more than 24% higher than the national rate. In addition, the poverty rate is 19.7 percent, which brings additional challenges to the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll also likely want to have your own ca<\/strong>r, as the public transportation system is known to have issues with consistency and reliability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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