with $100k coming in, swapping out of 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
below Portland's monthly cost
On paper, Philadelphia and Portland are twins. In practice they live very differently.
a quick ledger.
$1,869/mo
5% more expensive than Portland(vs $1,781/mo)
6.82%
$161/mo less in state tax than Portland
vs 8.75% in Portland
$5,896/mo
$73 more than Portland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$393k
30% cheaper than Portland
vs $562k in Portland
6.2M
vs 2.5M in Portland
field notes, weather & such.
173
pleasant days a year, in philadelphia.
Portland edges ahead with 178 pleasant days.
1.5× the events of Portland, and the calendar shows it.
69/100
21% lower than Portland
vs 87/100 in Portland
Closest outdoor draw: Evansburg State Park, 20.3 mi.
100/100
0% lower than Portland
vs 100/100 in Portland
122
114% more than Portland
vs 57 nonstops in Portland
cities that play in philadelphia's register:
