Pittsburgh, PA vs Princeton, TX
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.
Pittsburgh
75
#521 nationally
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Princeton leads in median household income ($93,586 vs $54,042). Pittsburgh leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 34.1 min). Pittsburgh leads in cost of living index (91 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pittsburgh, PA | Princeton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#521) | 71.3 (#1000) |
| Population | 302,898 | 28,027 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,989 | $288,891 |
| Median Household Income | $54,042 | $93,586 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Pittsburgh has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75 Score
Pittsburgh, PA
Steel City reinvented
Median Home
$240,989
Population
302,898
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Northeast
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71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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