on $100k a year, leaving Portland
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
under Portland, every month
Philadelphia gives you room Portland doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,869/mo
18% cheaper than Portland(vs $2,285/mo)
6.82%
$57/mo less in state tax than Portland
vs 7.5% in Portland
$5,896/mo
$473 more than Portland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$393k
28% cheaper than Portland
vs $543k in Portland
6.2M
vs 566k in Portland
field notes, weather & such.
173
pleasant days a year, in philadelphia.
Portland keeps to 145 pleasant days a year.
497% more happening than in Portland.
69/100
3% lower than Portland
vs 71/100 in Portland
Closest outdoor draw: Evansburg State Park, 20.3 mi.
100/100
2% higher than Portland
vs 98/100 in Portland
122
6000% more than Portland
vs 2 nonstops in Portland
cities that play in philadelphia's register:
