19. Pittsburgh, PA
Per Capita Personal Income: $50,756
U.S. Rank: 49
GDP: $138,873 millions
U.S. Rank: 24
After the collapse of the steel industry in the ’70s and ’80 and following the economic crisis, Pittsburgh wasn’t exactly the best city to live in. Now, the city is recovered and although steel industry still plays a big part in the city’s economy, high technology and finance and healthcare industries also became valuable contributors.