Pros and Cons of Living in Philadelphia vs Living in Pittsburgh
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Күн бұрынPros and Cons of Living in Philadelphia vs Living in Pittsburgh | If you are thinking about moving to Pennsylvania, perhaps you are considering the two biggest cities in PA - #Pittsburgh and #Philadelphia. Check out this video for comparison of each city with respect to cost of living, jobs, education, sports, food, recreation, transportation, and housing.
0:00 Intro
1:11 Population and Basic Facts
1:36 Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia Cost of Living
2:03 Job Market
2:31 Pennsylvania Schools
2:52 Pittsburgh Sports vs Philly Sports
3:26 Iconic Foods of Philly and Pgh
3:55 Recreation
4:24 Getting Around Town
4:54 Buying a House in Pennsylvania
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@markknowspittsburgh 3 жыл бұрын
Did you find this video helpful? What other questions do you have about Pittsburgh or Philadelphia?
@markknowspittsburgh 3 жыл бұрын
I received a question about Eagles/Steelers rivalry. Back in the 30s/40s this was a heated battle. But in the NFL era the Eagles are in the NFC and the Steelers in the AFC. They play once every four years and just didn’t have the energy like the Steelers/Browns/Ravens.
@andariegos9466 Жыл бұрын
I was born in Lehigh Valley, PA but raised in South Jersey and took the Speedline into Philly for work for many years. We visited mostly the Downtown Pittsburgh area in the early 2000’s. As much as we love Philly, I remember us being very impressed with Pittsburgh. We’ve been retired in the Tampa Bay Area for the last seven years and are seriously considering relocating again. I’ve been watching your videos and Pittsburgh is definitely at the top of our list. Honestly, one of the big drawbacks, no Wawa. 😯 Wawa even followed us to FL. 🍀 We’ve been to Sheetz on our many past PA travels. Team Wawa 😜 But should we decide on Pittsburgh, we’ll definitely give you a call. I like your representation of your city (good & bad) and the different topics you cover. My favorite is all of your Pittsburgh T-shirts. Keep up the great work!
@markknowspittsburgh Жыл бұрын
Appreciate your comments! I have only been to a few Wawa's but the ones I went to didn't have made to order food. Is that true with all Wawas? I am not passionate about gas station convenience stores - but what makes Wawa so good? (And, more importantly, definitely give me a call when you are ready to move to the 'Burgh!!)
@andariegos9466 Жыл бұрын
@@markknowspittsburgh Any Wawa I’ve ever been to has always had a “deli” section where you order your food, salads, milkshakes, iced coffees etc. on a display screen and they prepare it for you. They do also have a refrigerated section in the middle of the floor with pre-made sandwiches, salads and other on-the-go snacks. Wawa is the only gas station convenience store I’ll go to because they truly are like two separate entities that happen to share a parking lot.
@robertfeinberg748 2 жыл бұрын
The Surekill Distressway. The Public transit in Philly is wonderful whenever it isn't on strike.
@markknowspittsburgh 2 жыл бұрын
Ha! That highway drives me crazy. Every time I drive through Philly my GPS can never decide which way is a better route through the city or around it.
@robertfeinberg748 2 жыл бұрын
@@markknowspittsburgh There's the Blue Route, which took about a half century to build. It reminds me of the Century Freeway in LA, which they say is named for the fact that it took so long to build. I'm really torn between Philly and P-burg. It's very difficult to get to P-burg from Washington by public transit. When I was an undergrad @upenn, I didn't process the fact that some of the towers on Rittenhouse might be owned by students. It's even more true today, and they might be students from China.
@jfraz1992 2 жыл бұрын
Philly > Pittsburgh all day it’s no comparison, Philly is a way bigger city & has more going on
@markknowspittsburgh 2 жыл бұрын
True, there is probably more going on there. But have you tried to buy a house in Philly?
@jfraz1992 2 жыл бұрын
@@markknowspittsburgh yea I actually went house shopping this year but I rather live in Philly than Pittsburgh any day its home
@markknowspittsburgh 2 жыл бұрын
@@jfraz1992 Cool. What are your thoughts on Philly housing market? Was it easy to find something? Affordable?
@jfraz1992 2 жыл бұрын
@@markknowspittsburgh its definitely not easy because of the market
@freddiebenson-_-926 5 ай бұрын
A lot more crime and homelessness going on sure 😂
@xkcash_238 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never been to Pittsburgh before but I’m an all Pittsburgh sports fan and I’m becoming a Real estate agent next year so if it’s got a good market for real estate and there’s a lot to do in the area I’ll definitely think abt moving there cuz I can go to a lot of games, only problem is it gets so damn cold up north I’m still leaning towards moving to Florida, Alabama, or Georgia.
@markknowspittsburgh 3 жыл бұрын
It does get cold, but its really not too bad. I just did a video about winters in Pittsburgh - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mrtom9teytTJeZs.html. I also plan on doing a video in the coming weeks about how to become a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area so you will have to check it out. Meanwhile, if you need help with your research - would be glad to help.
@theherbpuffer 2 жыл бұрын
I think you got them mixed up when you said what they're known for economically. Pittsburgh is definitely known for medicine and education
@markknowspittsburgh 2 жыл бұрын
According to the data I found, health care and education are a larger segment of the economy for Philadelphia than they are for Pittsburgh. Which isn't to say both health care (UMPC, Highmark, etc.) and education aren't incredibly vital to the Pittsburgh economy.
@rhondawerner6732 Жыл бұрын
You mean like medical labs?
@SDguy3030 3 жыл бұрын
Regardless, im taking my savings and skills to pennsylvania immediately. So far considering working in the philly metro are for a few months, and the buying a home in Pittsburg.
@markknowspittsburgh 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great plan. You will love living in Pennsylvania. Give me a call if you need any help.
@SDguy3030 3 жыл бұрын
@@markknowspittsburgh will definitely contact you once my loan goes through and I finally save the amount i need also. Great you tube channel and keep up the good work.
@clinttitus7772 3 жыл бұрын
I’m looking to move to Pittsburgh in the coming year or so is there a large job market for supply chain/Logistics aka warehousing?
@markmcclinchie8647 3 жыл бұрын
@@clinttitus7772 yes. Both FedEx and Amazon have huge presence in the area and hear job advertisements all the time. Several other large corporations come to mind - Dicks Sporting Goods, Giant Eagle, and 84 Lumber.
@clinttitus7772 3 жыл бұрын
@@markmcclinchie8647 thank you sir!
@beerybill 2 жыл бұрын
My wife and I grew up in Pittsburgh. That's why we don't live there. I also lived in Philly for several years. All things considered, I'd take living in a Philly suburb rather than Pittsburgh..
@markknowspittsburgh 2 жыл бұрын
Probably about 300k difference buying a home in a Philly suburb vs a Pittsburgh suburb.
@beerybill 2 жыл бұрын
@@markknowspittsburgh $300K? Surely you jest. I mentioned that to a friend who lives in Bucks and he said to tell you he's listed the Ben Franklin bridge and will give you a good price.
@markknowspittsburgh 2 жыл бұрын
@@beerybill I am pretty sure you misread my comment.
@theogceilingfanman 11 ай бұрын
Been to Philly. Downtown and everywhere else looks like a craphole, in fact the whole city does. It’s an open air drug market everywhere, and I would not recommend anyone to go because of how much drugs there are. So how does Pittsburgh compare? Is it better and safer?
@markknowspittsburgh 11 ай бұрын
Pittsburgh is awesome! In fact, I have an entire KZfaq channel dedicated to all of the amazing aspects of Pittsburgh. You should check out some of the videos! Plenty to choose from. Better yet - you should visit Pittsburgh and experience it for yourself!
@outquick 3 жыл бұрын
It's always sunny in Philadelphia with the gang
@markknowspittsburgh 2 жыл бұрын
True.
@outquick 2 жыл бұрын
@@markknowspittsburgh its a TV show. U need to watch. I was working at a sportbike place over here at the Dragon (locals rule) and these two cruiser Bros from Philly were there. The first thing the guy told me after I said it's always Sunny in Philadelphia is my favorite TV show, the guy stopped looked dead at me and says we are not all a bunch of assholes like that but he was kind of joking around and it was just funny all around maybe you had to be there to appreciate it but.
@p.santana9717 3 жыл бұрын
I’m leaning towards Pittsburgh coming from Colorado, my husband is leaning toward Lehigh Valley we need to take a trip to Pittsburgh when is a good time of year ?
@markknowspittsburgh 2 жыл бұрын
Visiting Pittsburgh any time of year is a great idea to get a feel. The Lehigh Valley is a nice area but Allentown and Bethlehem don't have the urban amenities that bigger cities have. Sure you are not far from Philadelphia and NYC but still would likely only be on 'special' excursions. Whereas Pittsburgh you can have a quaint suburban or even small town feel and still only be 15-20 minutes from downtown. Check out my video for a suggested weekend trip to Pittsburgh - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gN6FnJlinJ2vaZ8.html.
@theherbpuffer 2 жыл бұрын
Come in the spring/summer!!! It's absolutely beautiful here around May
@nickrigby4055 Ай бұрын
Philly job market is much stronger than Pittsburgh. Many more financial services jobs in Philly rather than Pittsburgh.
@abdelmajidabdu4305 3 жыл бұрын
Hi my name Is Abdul I been watching your video for a while, thank you so much for the time and the efforts I m planning to move to Pittsburgh God willing next spring I have 2 kids my son is in pre-K and my daughter in 2 Nd grade I would need to rent a house in the beginning then hopefully I would like to buy one God willing.i would like to be within 15 to 20 minutes from Oakland and downtown, can you please advise which area with good schools for my kids taking in consideration the best prices for rent . Again thank you so much for your help.
@markmcclinchie8647 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Abdul. Glad you have found my videos helpful. Would be glad to help you with your move. Please send me an email (markmcclinchie@kw.com) or a text (412-758-8000) and I can help you directly.
@markknowspittsburgh 3 жыл бұрын
Just give me a call 412-758-8000. Would be glad to help.
@abdelmajidabdu4305 3 жыл бұрын
@@markknowspittsburgh what’s a good day and time to talk ?,my email is:abdu78731@gmail.com//cell phone number is 6678029293 talk soon thanks.
@donfield9446 2 жыл бұрын
The people of Pittsburgh are also much friendlier than the people of Philadelphia.
@markknowspittsburgh 2 жыл бұрын
Very true. They are quite aggressive and surly over their in Philly!
@thenoodledrop 3 жыл бұрын
Pittsburgh has been ranked higher as far as traffic is concerned, up two slots from Philly.
@markknowspittsburgh 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting study. My own lived experience is very different. I travel to Philly 3-4 times per year and spend hours in traffic. I don't spend that much time in traffic in Pittsburgh for an entire year of driving all over the city as a real estate agent.
@dejohnnelacy254 Жыл бұрын
Im a young man with no wife or kids looking for a city with great public transportation and a pulse... i think philly well fit me better... Pittsburg might be to slow for a young single man with no wife or kids
@markknowspittsburgh Жыл бұрын
As long as you have lots of money, then I agree that Philly has better public transportation and more opportunities (it is much bigger). But it also crazy expensive!
@dejohnnelacy254 Жыл бұрын
@@markknowspittsburgh it's cheaper then Boston, NYC and DC
@keiththomas3141 2 жыл бұрын
Pittsburgh has one big advantage. Pittsburgh's got everything you want or need, but it still retains a small town feel. Philly doesn't have that.
@markknowspittsburgh 2 жыл бұрын
There definitely feels like a smaller and tigher knit community here in Pittsburgh!
@brenomelo6166 3 жыл бұрын
Is $2200/mo enough to living in Pittsburgh? Only 2 adults without children.
@markknowspittsburgh 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, absolutely!
@brenomelo6166 3 жыл бұрын
@@markknowspittsburgh thanks! 😁
@Toadiferous 2 жыл бұрын
Philly definitely has worse highway congestion around the city due to the combination of higher population and Jersey drivers lol But I find Pittsburgh itself MUCH harder to drive in just due to the roadways themselves. Steep, twisting, and narrow. Not that Philly itself is particularly fun to drive in, I just think the layout is a little better with how flat it is. Only thing that sucks are some of the intersections with 16 different routes lol
@markknowspittsburgh 2 жыл бұрын
Those darn Jersey drivers, LOL! It does take awhile to figure out all the backroads in Pittsburgh. But once you do, its a game changer!
@richardmessimer5298 3 жыл бұрын
You did not answer the Sheetz vs Wawa ? ;)
@markknowspittsburgh 3 жыл бұрын
Got to give people a reason to come back. Feature viral video - Sheetz v Wawa!!
@mr.noprobz3412 3 жыл бұрын
Wawa wins! There, I've saved ya sometime. 😉 Lol.
@markknowspittsburgh 3 жыл бұрын
@@mr.noprobz3412 It's interesting because most people that like Sheetz don't have an option to go to Wawa (and vice versa). (Maybe they are really the same!)
@Irishmahn87 3 жыл бұрын
Wawa is better than Sheetz but there’s another Pittsburgh brand called GetGo that is better than Wawa
@ButcherPeete 3 жыл бұрын
The Spruce Goose all day baby,!
@quietstorm1291 3 жыл бұрын
Dude seriously forgot to mention all Philly championship titles: 5 World Series titles from Philadelphia Athletics, NBA title by Philadelphia Warriors, And 3 more NFL championship titles by Eagles (1948, 1949 & 1960).
@markknowspittsburgh 3 жыл бұрын
I simply mentioned current teams and how many championships they won. But I appreciate you bringing attention to those titles.
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