Hamilton, OH vs Pittsburgh, PA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Hamilton
71.3
#994 nationally
Pittsburgh
75
#521 nationally
Pittsburgh leads in walk score (62 vs 42). Hamilton leads in cost of living index (88 vs 91). Hamilton leads in average commute (25.3 min vs 26.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hamilton, OH | Pittsburgh, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#994) | 75 (#521) |
| Population | 62,997 | 302,898 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $308,935 | $240,989 |
| Median Household Income | $52,995 | $54,042 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.3 | D+20.3 |
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71.3 Score
Hamilton, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$308,935
Population
62,997
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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C
75 Score
Pittsburgh, PA
Steel City reinvented
Median Home
$240,989
Population
302,898
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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