$100k a year, no longer in Huntsville
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 Huntsville
Philadelphia costs more than Huntsville, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,869/mo
36% more expensive than Huntsville(vs $1,374/mo)
6.82%
$152/mo more in state tax than Huntsville
vs 5% in Huntsville
$5,896/mo
$647 less than Huntsville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$393k
25% more expensive than Huntsville
vs $316k in Huntsville
6.2M
vs 527k in Huntsville
field notes, weather & such.
173
pleasant days a year, in philadelphia.
Huntsville gets 177 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
A real upgrade on things to do: 5.8× Huntsville's pace.
69/100
19% higher than Huntsville
vs 58/100 in Huntsville
Closest outdoor draw: Evansburg State Park, 20.3 mi.
100/100
43% higher than Huntsville
vs 70/100 in Huntsville
122
1256% more than Huntsville
vs 9 nonstops in Huntsville
if philadelphia appeals, also worth a look:
