FruityGeek

FruityGeek t1_ix9pwt1 wrote

I have a somewhat similar story. I visited Pittsburgh once to catch a game between my home team and the Pirates. The city and its residents were so fun that Pittsburgh immediately became a city I wanted to move to.

I have been here for 3 years now. My tips are:

  • Cost of living is wildly different in different parts of the region and even within neighborhoods. You can find apartments as expensive as NY/SF. You can find cheap apartments.
  • If you buy a house, pay careful attention to the property taxes. Real estate websites are uneven on capturing the public records for the property taxes here. And the local school district will likely appeal to increase your property taxes if they are currently low.
  • If you have a car, dedicated off-street parking will make your life significantly easier.
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