If You Had to Leave the City: Upstate or Another City?

[K 22]

Originally Posted by l1995

I'd probably choose Philadelphia, but I wouldn't mind living somewhere like Albany.

I used to live in Northeast Philly so that certainly has my recommendation. I'm actually moving to Westchester County soon so that's my vote.

[dyln]

Originally Posted by Islander7

There's no other city in North America besides NYC (notice I said North America not just USA) that fits the description you made. Maybe you would need to move to Asia, like Hong Kong or Seoul.

That's just so far from true.

Originally Posted by Islander7

Only if you live in the city right? Do the suburbs have a subway system like the ones running in the NYC boroughs?

The suburbs of NYC don't have a subway, either. Trust me, I grew up in one of them, and I was always 2 miles away from any shops. I love living in NYC now and being literally a block or two away from everything I need.

However, every other US city I've visited (Portland, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia) has pretty much had that same perk. You really don't need a car in most cities, thankfully.

[Kefir King]

Originally Posted by l1995

You can get around Philly without driving

Not readily.

[dyln]

Originally Posted by Kefir King

Not readily.

Why?

[Kefir King]

I was originally Eastern PA so I went to Philly often.
I needed a car for everything.

[NooYowkur81]

Getting around Philly without a car is doable but it's not to the degree of NYC. For getting around at off times you definitely need to compensate with a personal car or cabs.