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Life in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is a dynamic city with hometown spirit, offering an abundance of leisure activities, affordable living, distinctive neighborhoods, and the amenities of a larger metropolitan area. Nestled among rolling hills along the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers, Pittsburgh is the heart of a vibrant region where more than 2.6 million people live and work. Its eclectic neighborhoods, numerous restaurants, colorful nightlife, and exciting art and music scene make Pittsburgh a great place to work and play. We believe that quality of life is important, especially on a resident’s salary. Come see what Pittsburgh has to offer!
Pittsburgh tops national lists for quality of life:
- In 2009 Pittsburgh was named the most livable US city by The Economist
- 2010 Nature article "From Steel to Science"- how Pittsburgh has emerged as a "knowledge economy"
- The city is ranked No. 6 on BusinessWeek magazine's list of the best places to ride out a recession
- Pittsburgh tops National Geographic Adventure Magazine's "Adventure Cities" List.
- #1 Most Livable City in America by Rand-McNally's Places Rated Almanac in 1985 & 2007
- One of top ten cities for job growth by Forbes Magazine in 2009
- New York Times article "For Pittsburgh, There’s Life After Steel"
- Wall Street Journal article “Dreaming of Pittsburgh”
- “What Pittsburgh has that other places don’t have is quality of life…”
- "Pittsburgh has undergone a striking renaissance from a down-and-out smoke stack to a gleaming cultural oasis." NY TIMES 7/6/08
- "It’s a gorgeous city today..." –Inder Guglani, CEO of Guru.com
- "I would like to live here" –Giovanni Celentano of the Italian delegation
Check out the Guide to Pittsburgh: From a Resident's Perspective.
Last Update
July 8, 2011
July 8, 2011

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