Pros: Affordable, good food, safe(ish), lot's of access to hiking/nature, CMU/tech-scene, doesn't feel overly crowded, and again it's really affordable.
Cons: Lack of good public transportation (having a car is a must), bad city planning (apparently planting a city around three rivers and a bunch of hills is hard), but honestly my biggest complaint is the lack of sunshine. It ranks in the top 5 grayest cities in the USA behind Anchorage, Alaska, Buffalo, New York, and a few others.
Come check it out, especially if you're into sports, PNC Park is one of the most beautiful baseball stadiums. I can't say much for the Pirates, but even if you aren't into sports it'll be a good time.
Pros: Affordable, good food, safe(ish), lot's of access to hiking/nature, CMU/tech-scene, doesn't feel overly crowded, and again it's really affordable.
Cons: Lack of good public transportation (having a car is a must), bad city planning (apparently planting a city around three rivers and a bunch of hills is hard), but honestly my biggest complaint is the lack of sunshine. It ranks in the top 5 grayest cities in the USA behind Anchorage, Alaska, Buffalo, New York, and a few others.
Come check it out, especially if you're into sports, PNC Park is one of the most beautiful baseball stadiums. I can't say much for the Pirates, but even if you aren't into sports it'll be a good time.