Possibly moving to Philadelphia from Pittsburgh (Erie: apartment, for rent, how much)

[loudpainting]

I have a tough decision to make. Temple wants a decision soon...currently I'm in Pittsburgh. There's good and bad here. I like the area, the low COL, good food. HATE the winter.

But I have the option of moving to Philadelphia.

One of my hang-ups is the rep. for violence, but beyond that, finding an apartment right now, which isn't the most optimal time.

I also like to bicycle commute and it is very important to me. Recommended neighborhoods? Also, I prefer to live in apartment buildings

[JHG722]

You're being slightly vague about your situation; are you a student?

[loudpainting]

uh, yes, possibly starting at templue U

[orrmobl]

You should jump at the opportunity. As long as you can afford the rent you will have experiences you just can't get in the 'burgh. Not to mention the better food and weather!

Tell us how much money you can spend and people will steer you in the right direction.

[loudpainting]

the only thing that gives me pause is the "quality" of Temple's engineering program. OTOH, everything else about the city is appealing.

Maybe $500-600/mo furnished.

[JHG722]

Our engineering program is fine. It's not our specialty, it's not a top engineering program, but if you do well, you'll be fine.

[Blackbeauty212]

Originally Posted by orrmobl

You should jump at the opportunity. As long as you can afford the rent you will have experiences you just can't get in the 'burgh. Not to mention the better food and weather!

Tell us how much money you can spend and people will steer you in the right direction.

I dont know about better food and weather....Philly and Pittsburgh pretty much have the same climate, what happens in Pittsburgh evenutally makes it way East to Philly weather wise.

[orrmobl]

Originally Posted by Blackbeauty212

I dont know about better food and weather....Philly and Pittsburgh pretty much have the same climate, what happens in Pittsburgh evenutally makes it way East to Philly weather wise.

That's not what I read on the Pittsburgh boards. Last time I checked, lakefront snow from Lake Erie doesn't reach Philly

[pman]

Philly rarely gets substantial snow. there was one storm this past winter, maybe 4 inches. It's like Pittsburgh but milder in the winter. Heck, the city even misses a lot of storms that hit just 30 min north. COL is higher for rent and car. OTOH, public transit is better as is the food. Beer is probably about the same (thanks PLCB!)

[loudpainting]

Originally Posted by orrmobl

That's not what I read on the Pittsburgh boards. Last time I checked, lakefront snow from Lake Erie doesn't reach Philly

exactly. If I have to go through another PGH winter, I will lose my mind.