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Side-by-side: Pittsburgh, PA vs Washington, DC
Figures are for incorporated city limits unless noted. Crime rates are citywide and can hide neighborhood variation — see methodology.
| Metric | Pittsburgh, PA | Washington, DC | U.S. baseline | Context / gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 303,620 | 672,079 | N/A | City limits only (not metro / MSA) |
| Median household income | $64,137 | $106,287 | $78,538 | 18% below national average |
| Median home value | $193,200 | $724,600 | $303,400 | 36% below national average · relatively affordable / lower |
| Median rent | $1,221 | $1,900 | $1,348 | 9% below national average · relatively affordable / lower |
| Housing cost index | 77 | 190 | 100 | 100 = U.S. average (ACS home + rent) |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 6.1% | 4.2% | County LAUS rate, not city-only |
| Avg commute | 26 min | 34 min | 25 min | Near national average |
| Violent crime rate | Unavailable | 977.1 / 100k | 602.7 / 100k | FBI data gap for at least one city |
| Property crime rate | Unavailable | 4245.8 / 100k | 3084.9 / 100k | FBI data gap for at least one city |
| Sunny days | 204 days | 247 days | 266 days | 23% below national average |
| Summer high | 81°F | 88°F | 87°F | NOAA normals · nearest station |
| Winter low | 25°F | 32°F | 34°F | NOAA normals · nearest station |
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