Anderson, SC 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.
Anderson
67.7
#1389 nationally
Pittsburgh
75
#521 nationally
Pittsburgh leads in walk score (62 vs 30). Pittsburgh leads in median household income ($54,042 vs $40,445). Anderson leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 26.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anderson, SC | Pittsburgh, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1389) | 75 (#521) |
| Population | 29,980 | 302,898 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,358 | $240,989 |
| Median Household Income | $40,445 | $54,042 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 15.4 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.4 | D+20.3 |
D+
67.7 Score
Anderson, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$274,358
Population
29,980
Crime
High
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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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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