Pittsburgh
USA
Updated on October 02, 2025
Overview
Pittsburgh is an American city located in Pennsylvania, historically known as the 'Steel City'. It has successfully transformed its economy toward sectors like healthcare, education, technology, and financial services, making it the second most important city in the state after Philadelphia.
Average cost of living€2,225.23
Quality of Life75/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€0.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,444.62
1-bed flat (outside)€908.47
3-bed flat (center)€0.00
3-bed flat (outside)€0.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€1,659.74
sqm outside center€1,450.55
Utilities
Basic utilities€0.00
Internet€66.76
Mobile plan€0.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€2.37
Monthly pass€83.99
Taxi start€0.00
Gasoline (1 l)€0.75
Leisure
Cinema ticket€0.00
Fitness club€31.38
Education
Preschool (month)€0.00
Intl. primary (year)€0.00
Demographics
Population 302,000
Metropolitan area population 2,300,000
Metropolitan area —
Advantages
- ✓ Low cost of living compared to other major American cities
- ✓ World-class medical and educational hub with UPMC and prestigious universities
- ✓ Growing technology sector
- ✓ Rich cultural and historical heritage
- ✓ Close proximity to nature and parks
Disadvantages
- × Long and cold winters
- × Population decline in recent decades
- × Weather dependency for outdoor activities
- × Less economic diversity than other major cities
- × Aging urban infrastructure in some areas