Ordinary_Promise7748 OP t1_j96ph9p wrote on February 19, 2023 at 5:53 PM

Reply to comment by mikeyHustle in Is living in Pittsburgh expensive? by Ordinary_Promise7748

That gives me hope! Thanks 😊

evil_iceburgh t1_j97b938 wrote on February 19, 2023 at 8:25 PM

I sell real estate and very often people moving from other parts of the country are delighted at the difference in cost of living and housing but as someone else said it depends on where you’re coming from so YMMV

69FunnyNumberGuy420 t1_j97lg12 wrote on February 19, 2023 at 9:35 PM

The thing is that old houses in shitty locations are cheap. Once you start getting into desirable houses in desirable areas, Pittsburgh is just as expensive as anywhere else that isn't one of the big bubble cities.

Ordinary_Promise7748 OP t1_j97o8hd wrote on February 19, 2023 at 9:55 PM

You took the words out of my mouth lol

MotherBurgher t1_j9ay1dk wrote on February 20, 2023 at 4:27 PM

I was trying to find a nice way to say exactly that 😅 it can be affordable but truly depends on where you’re coming from and where you’re going. You basically get what you pay for in that sense.

hsavvy t1_j9aqsue wrote on February 20, 2023 at 3:38 PM

Yep I’m from Philly (the main line) and the house I recently bought in the North Hills would be incredibly out of my price range if it were back in Philly.

AnewENTity t1_j9878ep wrote on February 20, 2023 at 12:15 AM

Until they get re-assessed by our scam tax system

adeadlobster t1_j9946d3 wrote on February 20, 2023 at 4:52 AM

I am one of those people-- moved here last January with a $3/hr pay cut because it still made sense coming from New England. The housing bubble is definitely affecting the area currently, but not quite as hard as other areas.