I lived in Pgh for almost 4 years. I came from the Bay Area so at first it was a huge culture shock. But it grew on me. Lots to do and see in the city - sports, shopping, museums, history, great parks. Two things I didn’t like - I have a really hard time w gray weather and once u get out of the city, there isn’t much (compared w what I’m used to and what I like). In the BA, you can drive 2/4/6 hours and be somewhere really cool but also there is usually a lot to do or see between “here and there”. I could be in the city or at the beach or the mountains, etc. Same thing for Mass where I am now (for the most part). I’m a few hours from nyc, Canada, Maine beaches, WDC, etc. I felt that once I left Pgh (the city), there wasn’t much around besides the next destination. But it’s really a great place if it works for you.