$100k a year, no longer in Philadelphia
changea dispatch from
lancaster
PA
40.04°N
76.30°W
Lancaster is the heart of Pennsylvania Amish country, with horse-drawn buggies on rural roads and the Central Market (the oldest continuously operating farmers market in the country, since the 1730s). The food scene is sneaky-strong, the surrounding farmland is gorgeous, and the city's downtown has come back nicely. Whoopie pies, shoofly pies, and sticky buns are mandatory.
the verdict
less monthly outlay than Philadelphia
Lancaster is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,517/mo
19% cheaper than Philadelphia(vs $1,869/mo)
3.07%
$312/mo less in state tax than Philadelphia
vs 6.82% in Philadelphia
$6,561/mo
$665 more than Philadelphia
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$384k
2% cheaper than Philadelphia
vs $393k in Philadelphia
559k
vs 6.2M in Philadelphia
field notes, weather & such.
158
pleasant days a year, in lancaster.
Philadelphia actually gets more: 173 pleasant days a year.
Philadelphia hosts 12.3× more events.
63/100
9% lower than Philadelphia
vs 69/100 in Philadelphia
Closest outdoor draw: Susquehanna Riverlands State Park, 18.3 mi.
97/100
3% lower than Philadelphia
vs 100/100 in Philadelphia
1
99% fewer than Philadelphia
vs 122 nonstops in Philadelphia
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