Better state: Pennsylvania vs Ohio (America, downtown, skyline, south)

[Boo_Urns]

Both beautiful states. But as others here have said, Philly puts it over the top for PA. Not so much for the city itself (although I really enjoy being in Philadelphia) but more for its proximity to the BosWash northeast megalopolis. From Philly, you have easy (commutable) access to the population and economy of south / central NJ, Wilmington, and the northern part of the Baltimore / northern MD metro area. Easy access to the Jersey shore and Atlantic City. And well within striking distance (either a Saturday day trip, or an easy mid-week business trip, via car or rail) to both the NYC and DC metro areas (1st and 4th largest metros in the US); and all they offer as far as jobs / amenities.

On Ohio's side, I have always been fascinated by the uniqueness of having three large cities, all contained within their own metro area, coexisting in the same state; each having their own unique culture and history. I hope to get to all three someday. But for this poll, I'd say that Ohio's three very large Metro areas can't top PA's one Huge and one very large metro area.

[speagles84]

Originally Posted by steelers1523

Pittsburgh and Cleveland are in the same league w/ Cinci slightly below. Columbus is right below that as well. Philly tops all by a lot.

This in a nutshell. I like Pittsburgh better than all but Philadelphia alone could win PA in this battle. Pittsburgh puts the nail in the coffin.

[_Buster]

Originally Posted by ram2

How is southwest Ohio vastly different from western PA?

Who said that? Maybe you need a reading comprehension refresher course?

Originally Posted by _Buster
Central/Western PA aren't like the midwest, although that gets repeated here from time to time. That area of PA is more like Western Maryland or Upstate NY. The vast majority of the midwest is very different. It extends from Ohio to Kansas to North Dakota.

Obviously, southern Ohio is at the eastern edge of the midwest, and has less in common with the majority of the midwest, the further east you go and the closer to the Ohio river you get.

[usernameunavailable]

I voted for Ohio, but Philadelphia might be the best city in the country outside of New York. Absolutely in love with Philly

[MikeNigh]

The worst parts of pennsylvania culturally are probably taken from ohio.

[thedirtypirate]

Pennsylvania's Amish Country has been grow much quicker over the last decade and is almost the same size as the Ohio Amish population.

State Population in 1992 Population in 2001 Population in 2010
Ohio 43,200; 49,750; 59,103;
Pennsylvania 35,200; 40,100; 58,009;
Indiana 25,200; 32,650; 45,144;

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...ish_population

[ram2]

Originally Posted by _Buster

Who said that?

You did. You said western PA is not like the midwest. SW Ohio is the midwest. So tell us how western PA is not like SW Ohio.

[ram2]

Originally Posted by ABQConvict

I don't disagree, but drive northeast from Cincinnati across south central/central Ohio towards Columbus and you are driving east through the Midwest

Ohio Route 32 is also known as the Appalachian Highway.

[speagles84]

Originally Posted by ram2

Ohio Route 32 is also known as the Appalachian Highway.

Part of Ohio may be part of Appalachia, but most of PA is.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachia

I wouldn't consider West Virginia the same as northern Alabama just because they are both part of a region though.

[LexusNexus]

It's a state of great culture, quiet quality, eastern feel and values, mountains, substance, depth, and character. Many women I have met from there are exceptionally beautiful, but not in your face about it, with the interesting part being that they are supremely beautiful on the inside as well.

I used to live there and may one day move back.