Lexington, 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.
Lexington
76.7
#323 nationally
Pittsburgh
75
#521 nationally
Pittsburgh leads in walk score (62 vs 25). Lexington leads in median household income ($78,164 vs $54,042). Pittsburgh leads in cost of living index (91 vs 103).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lexington, SC | Pittsburgh, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.7 (#323) | 75 (#521) |
| Population | 24,921 | 302,898 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,772 | $240,989 |
| Median Household Income | $78,164 | $54,042 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+33.5 | D+20.3 |
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76.7 Score
Lexington, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,772
Population
24,921
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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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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