Greenville, 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.
Greenville
71.7
#965 nationally
Pittsburgh
75
#521 nationally
Pittsburgh leads in walk score (62 vs 43). Greenville leads in school rating (6.8 vs 5.2). Greenville leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 26.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenville, SC | Pittsburgh, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#965) | 75 (#521) |
| Population | 74,266 | 302,898 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,868 | $240,989 |
| Median Household Income | $55,243 | $54,042 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 62 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | 6.8 | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.2 | D+20.3 |
C-
71.7 Score
Greenville, SC
Upstate gem with downtown revival
Median Home
$331,868
Population
74,266
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
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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