$100k a year, no longer in Gainesville
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 cost of moving past Gainesville
Philadelphia runs a little pricier than Gainesville. The case has to be about something other than rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,869/mo
14% more expensive than Gainesville(vs $1,645/mo)
6.82%
$568/mo more in state tax than Gainesville
vs 0% in Gainesville
$5,896/mo
$792 less than Gainesville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$393k
24% more expensive than Gainesville
vs $317k in Gainesville
6.2M
vs 350k in Gainesville
field notes, weather & such.
173
pleasant days a year, in philadelphia.
Gainesville edges ahead with 206 pleasant days.
A real upgrade on things to do: 61.7× Gainesville's pace.
69/100
10% higher than Gainesville
vs 63/100 in Gainesville
Closest outdoor draw: Evansburg State Park, 20.3 mi.
100/100
10% higher than Gainesville
vs 91/100 in Gainesville
122
2340% more than Gainesville
vs 5 nonstops in Gainesville
if philadelphia appeals, also worth a look:
