with $100k coming in, swapping out of Philadelphia
changea dispatch from
syracuse
NY
43.05°N
76.15°W
Syracuse averages around 120 inches of snow per year, which is the most of any major U.S. city, and locals wear it like a badge. The Carrier Dome (now JMA Wireless Dome) is the largest on-campus arena in the country. The food scene leans Italian (Salt City was an Italian immigrant hub) and excellent. The Finger Lakes are right next door. Bring boots.
the verdict
below Philadelphia's monthly cost
You'd feel the difference in Syracuse. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to Philadelphia.
a quick ledger.
$1,619/mo
13% cheaper than Philadelphia(vs $1,869/mo)
5.85%
$81/mo less in state tax than Philadelphia
vs 6.82% in Philadelphia
$6,227/mo
$331 more than Philadelphia
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$254k
35% cheaper than Philadelphia
vs $393k in Philadelphia
653k
vs 6.2M in Philadelphia
field notes, weather & such.
142
pleasant days a year, in syracuse.
Philadelphia actually gets more: 173 pleasant days a year. Winter shows up, though: 53 days below 20° vs Philadelphia's 21.
Noticeably quieter than Philadelphia. About 62% fewer events on a typical month.
59/100
14% lower than Philadelphia
vs 69/100 in Philadelphia
Closest outdoor draw: Green Lakes State Park, 9.9 mi.
91/100
9% lower than Philadelphia
vs 100/100 in Philadelphia
16
87% fewer than Philadelphia
vs 122 nonstops in Philadelphia
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