City comparison
No. Irving's crime index is 99 versus 158 in Pittsburgh, and its violent crime index is 78 versus 147, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Pittsburgh is cheaper. Median rent is $1,261 a month versus $1,619 in Irving.
Climate is the sharpest divide between Pittsburgh and Irving. Pittsburgh averages 51°F while Irving averages 70°F, a difference that affects utility bills, outdoor lifestyle, and how you feel nine months of the year. Rent runs $1,261 versus $1,619.
Irving is not a close call here. It leads on the job market, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Pittsburgh makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Irving is the stronger move.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Pittsburgh at $1,261 average has pockets that run $1,061 and others at $1,661: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Pittsburgh and Irving are 1,075 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,261 a month in Pittsburgh to $1,619 a month in Irving, up $358 a month (28%).
Median household income goes from $65,742 in Pittsburgh to $81,830 in Irving, up $16,088 (24%).
The crime index goes from 158 in Pittsburgh to 99 in Irving, down 59 points (37%).
The move
Irving and Pittsburgh are 1,075 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,619 a month in Irving to $1,261 a month in Pittsburgh, down $358 a month (22%).
Median household income goes from $81,830 in Irving to $65,742 in Pittsburgh, down $16,088 (20%).
The crime index goes from 99 in Irving to 158 in Pittsburgh, up 59 points (60%).
Pittsburgh, PA
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Irving, TX
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Rent
22% cheaper
Pittsburgh rent is 22% cheaper than Irving
Pittsburgh
Winner$1,261/mo
Irving
$1,619/mo
Typical rent runs $1,261 a month in Pittsburgh versus $1,619 in Irving, so Pittsburgh is 22% cheaper. That's roughly $358/month back in your pocket ($4,296/year). Over five years that's $21,480 you could redirect toward a down payment, travel, or investments. Housing is the bill you pay before groceries, childcare, or a social life, so that gap shows up in how often you eat out and how panicked a rent hike feels. If you already have a high-paying offer in Irving, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Pittsburgh is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
24% higher
Irving's median income is 24% higher than Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
$65,742
Irving
Winner$81,830
Median household income is $81,830 in Irving versus $65,742 in Pittsburgh, so typical pay runs 24% higher in Irving (about $16,088 more household income a year). Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Irving is the stronger labor market on paper. Pittsburgh can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
37% lower crime
Irving's crime index is 37% lower than Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
158 (100 = avg)
Irving
Winner99 (100 = avg)
Irving's crime index is 99 versus 158 in Pittsburgh (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 37% lower in Irving. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Irving is the easier city. Pittsburgh can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
64% more comfortable
Irving weather is 64% more comfortable than Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
51°F avg · 58°F highs · comfort 61/100
Irving
Winner70°F avg · 78°F highs · comfort 100/100
Pittsburgh averages about 51°F (58°F highs); Irving averages about 70°F (78°F highs). Pittsburgh averages around 51°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Irving sits near 70°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Irving scores 64% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Pittsburgh if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 22% cheaper here at about $1,261 a month. Choose Pittsburgh if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside plus year-round outdoor access
It is also a match for career-focused movers who want salary upside and year-round outdoor access. Median household income runs 24% higher ($81,830), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 70°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Irving is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 37% lower than Pittsburgh (99 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Bottom line
On weather alone, Irving is the warmer market (70°F) and Pittsburgh the cooler (51°F). Typical leases run $1,619 and $1,261; choose the climate you will tolerate year-round, not just on a visit weekend.
Irving still pays more locally ($81,830 median income vs $65,742), which can offset the lease if your field pays Irving rates.
Typical rent stays $1,261 in Pittsburgh and $1,619 in Irving.
Between Pittsburgh and Irving, Irving is ahead on climate — 70°F typical weather versus 51°F. Lean Pittsburgh instead when you would rather tolerate 51°F than optimize for Irving's comfort score.
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