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abeefwittedfox t1_j10knpc wrote

I'm trying to figure out if ~$3000/month after taxes is enough to live on in Philadelphia. I'm from the Rockies, so I've always heard that it's expensive to live on the east coast and I'm not sure if it's worth it to move on that kind of budget.

My wife and I just want to move to a city from a small town and we don't really know what's a reasonable amount to live on our there. Where would you live on a $3000 budget with a job near FDR Park?

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verdantx t1_j1188mi wrote

It is enough to live on. I might look in the area south of Passyunk Square near and to the east of Broad Street (Lower Moyamensing). As you get closer to Passyunk Square stuff will get nicer/hipper but also less affordable.

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Badkevin t1_j1q6c23 wrote

You can afford Philly for sure. If you want to live in the nicest parts where people want to constantly in a nice or modern house then no. But here in Philly you can live in a nice neighborhood in an old but gorgeous house anywhere!

Alternatively, you can live in south Philly where it’s safe and close to things. But wayyyyy to residential for me.

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