See How Pittsburgh Fared In U.S. News Best Places To Live Rankings

PITTSBURGH, PA — We're number... 36?

U.S. News & World Report released its 2024-25 Best Places To Live rankings on Tuesday, and Pittsburgh came in at a lowly 36th place. The city, once ranked the nation's best place to live by Rand McNally, finished two places behind Buffalo.

Seriously? Buffalo?

Despite the relatively low ranking, U.S. News noted plenty of positives about Pittsburgh in its evaluation.

Pittsburgh is "attracting major corporations looking to set up shop. Transplants are surprised to find a hub of technology and education in the region. A rise in job opportunities has made Pittsburgh attractive for families and graduates.

"Pittsburgh also offers a cheaper housing market than other large cities. Its old blue-collar reputation is being replaced, and the quality of life continues to improve with new industries that make Pittsburgh home."

To determine the rankings, U.S. News analyzed data on 150 major cities, including housing affordability, household income, quality of education, access to health care, crime rates, commute times, air quality and more.

Which cities besides Buffalo also finished ahead of Pittsburgh? Here's a look at the U.S. News 2024-25 top 10:

1. Naples, FL
2. Boise, ID
3. Colorado Springs, CO
4. Greenville, SC
5. Charlotte, NC
6. Raleigh, NC
7. Huntsville, AL
8. Virginia Beach, VA
9. Austin, TX
10. Boulder, CO