$100k salary, packing up from Albuquerque
changea dispatch from
philadelphia
PA
39.95°N
75.17°W
Philadelphia is cheesesteaks (the Pat's vs. Geno's argument is mostly theater), the Italian Market, and the Liberty Bell sitting modestly in a glass pavilion. Murals are everywhere (the city runs the largest public art program in the country). The Eagles fans climbing light poles is folklore for a reason. The food scene punches way above its weight and the bar scene knows it.
the verdict
the monthly premium over Albuquerque
Philadelphia runs a little pricier than Albuquerque. The case has to be about something other than rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,869/mo
26% more expensive than Albuquerque(vs $1,489/mo)
6.82%
$77/mo more in state tax than Albuquerque
vs 5.9% in Albuquerque
$5,896/mo
$457 less than Albuquerque
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$393k
12% more expensive than Albuquerque
vs $351k in Albuquerque
6.2M
vs 924k in Albuquerque
field notes, weather & such.
173
pleasant days a year, in philadelphia.
Albuquerque edges ahead with 205 pleasant days.
A real upgrade on things to do: 4.4× Albuquerque's pace.
69/100
15% lower than Albuquerque
vs 81/100 in Albuquerque
Closest outdoor draw: Evansburg State Park, 20.3 mi.
100/100
6% higher than Albuquerque
vs 94/100 in Albuquerque
122
430% more than Albuquerque
vs 23 nonstops in Albuquerque
cities that play in philadelphia's register:
