Median Home Price
$231,936.92
Median Rent
$1,529.97/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
12.6
Property Tax RateTIE
1.54%
Price Change (1Y)
+1.5%
Price Change (5Y)
+7.7%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
$78,277
Median Home PriceBETTER
$227,995.8
Median RentBETTER
$1,313.14/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.5
Property Tax RateTIE
1.54%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+5.7%
Price Change (5Y)BETTER
+28.4%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
$19,920
Key Differences
Home Prices
Pittsburgh's median home price of $231,936.92 is higher than Scranton's $227,995.8 by 2%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Pittsburgh costs $1,529.97/mo compared to $1,313.14/mo in Scranton—a difference of $216.83/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Pittsburgh favors renting, while Scranton favors either option.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.