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Selena E. Ortiz, Associate professor of Health Policy and Administration and Demography, Penn State

‘Affordable’ Pittsburgh doesn’t have enough affordable housing – here’s why

Pittsburgh is facing a shortage of affordable housing − especially for extremely low-income residents. dosecreative/iStock Collection via Getty Images

Pittsburgh is widely regarded as a relatively affordable place to live. Overall, housing and living costs remain below national averages for midsize cities in the United States.

Along with low home prices, Pittsburgh offers stable employment rates and close proximity to leading universities and high-quality hospitals.

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