$100k a year, no longer in Philadelphia
changea dispatch from
virginia beach
VA
36.85°N
75.98°W
Virginia Beach is a three-mile boardwalk, a giant Neptune statue keeping watch, and Atlantic surf that's warm in August and gentle in September. The military presence (Navy and Air Force) gives the city a structured, welcoming feel. False Cape and Back Bay nature areas are wild marshland just south of the high-rises. October on the boardwalk might be the prettiest month on the East Coast.
the verdict
less monthly outlay than Philadelphia
A near-tie on cost. What separates Virginia Beach is the life around the numbers.
a quick ledger.
$1,819/mo
3% cheaper than Philadelphia(vs $1,869/mo)
5.75%
$89/mo less in state tax than Philadelphia
vs 6.82% in Philadelphia
$6,035/mo
$139 more than Philadelphia
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$375k
5% cheaper than Philadelphia
vs $393k in Philadelphia
1.8M
vs 6.2M in Philadelphia
field notes, weather & such.
211
pleasant days a year, in virginia beach.
Philadelphia keeps to 173 pleasant days a year.
Philadelphia hosts 6.2× more events.
57/100
17% lower than Philadelphia
vs 69/100 in Philadelphia
Closest outdoor draw: First Landing State Park, 4.7 mi.
88/100
12% lower than Philadelphia
vs 100/100 in Philadelphia
17
86% fewer than Philadelphia
vs 122 nonstops in Philadelphia
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