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Pittsburgh, PA vs Scranton, PA: where should you move?

Pittsburgh: Elite healthcare + housing value; gray winters.
Scranton: Cheap and honest; shrinking slowly.

DimensionPittsburghScranton
Median home price$236K$236K
Effective property tax1.49%1.49%
Tax friendliness6/106/10
Winter mildness4/104/10
Summer comfort8/108/10
Walkability6/104/10
Outdoor access6/106/10
Culture & food7/104/10
Healthcare10/106/10
Airport connectivity8/105/10
Schools7/106/10
Safety6/106/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)9/108/10
Growth trajectory3/105/10
Pick Pittsburgh if your priorities lean: Walkability, Culture & food, Healthcare, Airport connectivity. Pick Scranton if they lean: Growth trajectory. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.

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