Kiplinger magazine Ranks Pittsburgh 9th "Smartest Place to Live"

Financial Magazine poll finds Pittsburgh a "hidden gem with distinctive neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, glittering skyscrapers, upscale shops and a diversified economy."

I came across this on CNBC this morning.

Kiplinger Magazine sought to find it's readers ideal cities, ones that are "fun, vibrant and affordable."

According to the article, the magazine "found the best places in the nation that combine those elements, sent our writers for a firsthand look and then chose our top ten. "

The Kiplinger poll takes into account what readers said they wanted most in a city, and then ranked cities based on empirical data.

The criteria consisted of a number of factors including cost of living, cost of housing, quality health care, low crime rate weather, education (primary, secondary and higher), cultural amenities, transportation, proximity to family, economic vitality and variety of cultural and recreational activities available.

Visit Kiplinger Magazine to read more about Pittsburgh, and to see the entire list.
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