Market Comparison
Cleveland vs Pittsburgh
Side-by-side investor intelligence — pricing, yield, cash flow, growth, and overall opportunity score.
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Cleveland, OH
Grade D
Median Price
$130,000
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
Pittsburgh, PA
Grade C
Median Price
$220,000
Median Rent
$1,500/mo
Overall Winner
Cleveland, OH — 7 of 13 metrics
| Metric | Cleveland | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $130,000 | $220,000 |
| Median Rent (monthly) | $1,250 | $1,500 |
| Rental Yield | 11.50% | 8.20% |
| Avg Cap Rate | 9.00% | 7.50% |
| Price-to-Rent Ratio | 8.7 | 12.2 |
| Population Growth | -0.50% | -0.20% |
| Job Growth | 0.70% | 1.10% |
| Vacancy Rate | 8.50% | 6.50% |
| 5-Yr Appreciation | 45% | 38% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.70% | 1.80% |
| Landlord Friendliness | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Opportunity Score | 47/100 | 52/100 |
| Future Outlook | 42/100 | 42/100 |
Cleveland commentary
Only invest in Cleveland through experienced local management. Stick to Lakewood, Shaker Heights, and Westlake — avoid sub-$80k pricing.
Full Cleveland market →Pittsburgh commentary
Pittsburgh suits buy-and-hold cash-flow investors. Squirrel Hill, Lawrenceville, and South Hills submarkets offer stable Class-B demand.
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