Any NYC transplants move to Philly and are satisfied? (Philadelphia: living in, restaurants)

[Max11USA]

I have a small possibility of moving to Philly myself for a job in the near future. I've lived in Queens, and Astoria is my favorite part of NYC (slightly less congestion, cheaper, ethnic, but still very nice, and there's plenty to do.) I'd imagine that there are parts of Philly that look/feel kind of similar, and if anyone has any input on that I'd appreciate it.

At some point if the job possibility becomes more serious, I'll obviously have to make a trip down, and see some different parts of the city myself, to see what I like.

[Darbarian]

Originally Posted by Max11USA

I have a small possibility of moving to Philly myself for a job in the near future. I've lived in Queens, and Astoria is my favorite part of NYC (slightly less congestion, cheaper, ethnic, but still very nice, and there's plenty to do.) I'd imagine that there are parts of Philly that look/feel kind of similar, and if anyone has any input on that I'd appreciate it.

At some point if the job possibility becomes more serious, I'll obviously have to make a trip down, and see some different parts of the city myself, to see what I like.

South Philly has been undergoing a revival of sorts. Passyunk Ave. is much different now, for the better, than it was 10 years ago. I'm guessing that area would be the closest Astoria due to the influx of Vietnamese, Mexican and Hipster immigrants.

[couldntthinkofaclevername]

Originally Posted by Max11USA

I have a small possibility of moving to Philly myself for a job in the near future. I've lived in Queens, and Astoria is my favorite part of NYC (slightly less congestion, cheaper, ethnic, but still very nice, and there's plenty to do.) I'd imagine that there are parts of Philly that look/feel kind of similar, and if anyone has any input on that I'd appreciate it.

At some point if the job possibility becomes more serious, I'll obviously have to make a trip down, and see some different parts of the city myself, to see what I like.

Don't forget that there's a whole metro so if by any chance you don't like any of the areas inside the city itself, there are plenty more right outside of it. There are rowhouse-lined neighborhoods right outside of the city in Eastern Delaware County as well as in places like Camden of course and elsewhere.

[john_starks]

all of philly reminds me of brooklyn/queens


a little harlem/bronx in there too. its called temple

[Lenses & Lights.]

So... Has the OP gotten an answer? Cause he hasn't posted since the 23rd. lol

[Hobokenkitchen]

Personally I wouldn't even consider moving to Manhatten with a budget of less than $6000 a month. Rents are super expensive and unless you want to be stuck in a total dump or on the faaaaaar upper East side, you need a decent budget.

We lived in Hoboken before moving to Philly and really liked it, but we like Philly more. For $3000 you can live somewhere pretty nice in a great neighborhood.
I would MUCH rather live well in Philly than like a pauper in NYC, but if you're a die hard NYC fan then I can't imagine any other city quite being the same.

Personally I would choose Philly every time, but it's a personal decision - we have Manhattan friends who would barely cross the river without breaking into hives - those people should probably stick with NYC, even if it means living in a shoe box with the tub in the kitchen.

[SirGreenDown]

Originally Posted by john_starks

all of philly reminds me of brooklyn/queens


a little harlem/bronx in there too. its called temple

I agree, as a Jamaica Queens native I felt at home here (I live in Northeast). My girl who moved down here from Flatbush shared the same sentiment. Philly for me and some other NY transplants I know has been the closest thing to home. I can't say I moved to Philly because of this..but it certainly didn't hurt.

[rotodome]

Originally Posted by Hobokenkitchen

Personally I wouldn't even consider moving to Manhatten with a budget of less than $6000 a month. Rents are super expensive and unless you want to be stuck in a total dump or on the faaaaaar upper East side, you need a decent budget.

We lived in Hoboken before moving to Philly and really liked it, but we like Philly more. For $3000 you can live somewhere pretty nice in a great neighborhood.
I would MUCH rather live well in Philly than like a pauper in NYC, but if you're a die hard NYC fan then I can't imagine any other city quite being the same.

Personally I would choose Philly every time, but it's a personal decision - we have Manhattan friends who would barely cross the river without breaking into hives - those people should probably stick with NYC, even if it means living in a shoe box with the tub in the kitchen.

Lots of exaggerating going on here (But hey, it's City-Data). Not sure why Manhattan is the only place to be considered in a comparison with NYC, when only around 18% of NYC-ers live there, and far flung areas of Manhattan are less convenient to central NYC amentities than much of Brooklyn.
For example, the most desirable parts of Phillly (to me) are comparably priced rent-wise to the more desirable parts of Brooklyn where you get a similar lifestyle. My cost of living did not change hugely when I moved from Center City Phila to a comparable apartment in Park Slope Brooklyn, while my quality of life actually improved in many ways. It's a personal decision for sure, but it should be based on reality.

[Hobokenkitchen]

Originally Posted by rotodome

Lots of exaggerating going on here (But hey, it's City-Data). Not sure why Manhattan is the only place to be considered in a comparison with NYC, when only around 18% of NYC-ers live there, and far flung areas of Manhattan are less convenient to central NYC amentities than much of Brooklyn.
For example, the most desirable parts of Phillly (to me) are comparably priced rent-wise to the more desirable parts of Brooklyn where you get a similar lifestyle. My cost of living did not change hugely when I moved from Center City Phila to a comparable apartment in Park Slope Brooklyn, while my quality of life actually improved in many ways. It's a personal decision for sure, but it should be based on reality.

I don't consider Brooklyn or any of the boroughs to be comparable to Manhattan. What then is exaggerated?
I also don't consider any other cities to be remotely like NYC - even London is very different. NYC is absolutley unique. I don't like it much and far prefer living in Philadelphia, but I certainly wouldn't claim that Philly (or any other US city) is a direct comparison to NYC.... and for that I am grateful!

[downtown lover]

It could use more growth and remove parking lots. It would impress the New Yorkers more. Hopefully, this downtown will be built out in the next 5-10 years and become more urbanized and dense.