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Hi y'all I am seeking insightful response about the lifestyles in these Cali cities vs Philly. I want to be in a city with yuppies. I want an apartment on the coast budget is $2300 rent $250 parking $120 utilities. Vegan restaurants plz!!!
Philly is not on the coast. It's advantages over SF and LA are that it is much cheaper, and also more walkable with better public transit, more history, etc. The skyline definitely beats LA's but not is more or less equal to SF's.
SF has the most yuppies, and like LA is more vegan-friendly than Philly with more natural beauty.
LA has the best weather: usually sunny and an average temperature of 70F, nice beaches, Mediterranean vibe. SF is like 63F and overcast & breezy most days, though the late summer and early fall generally boast warm and sunny weather. If you like 4 seasons, you'll get that in Philadelphia.
Philly is not on the coast. It's advantages over SF and LA are that it is much cheaper, and also more walkable with better public transit, more history, etc. The skyline definitely beats LA's but not is more or less equal to SF's.
SF has the most yuppies, and like LA is more vegan-friendly than Philly with more natural beauty.
LA has the best weather: usually sunny and an average temperature of 70F, nice beaches, Mediterranean vibe. SF is like 63F and overcast & breezy most days, though the late summer and early fall generally boast warm and sunny weather. If you like 4 seasons, you'll get that in Philadelphia.
I'd generally agree that Philadelphia has better, more efficient transit, but walkability seems in favor of SF. I'm much less informed than you, so I have to ask: does Philly have an equivalent to the Union Square/Chinatown pedestrian crowd?
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Philly is not on the coast. It's advantages over SF and LA are that it is much cheaper, and also more walkable with better public transit, more history, etc. The skyline definitely beats LA's but not is more or less equal to SF's.
SF has the most yuppies, and like LA is more vegan-friendly than Philly with more natural beauty.
LA has the best weather: usually sunny and an average temperature of 70F, nice beaches, Mediterranean vibe. SF is like 63F and overcast & breezy most days, though the late summer and early fall generally boast warm and sunny weather. If you like 4 seasons, you'll get that in Philadelphia.
I'd say the Philly skyline beats SFs, too, due to height. Both are dense, but Philly
has that extra oomph now w the Comcast center.
I'd generally agree that Philadelphia has better, more efficient transit, but walkability seems in favor of SF. I'm much less informed than you, so I have to ask: does Philly have an equivalent to the Union Square/Chinatown pedestrian crowd?
Rittenhouse Square Area for sure. Primarily Walnut and Chestnut between Broad and 19th and all streets in between.
I'd say the Philly skyline beats SFs, too, due to height. Both are dense, but Philly
has that extra oomph now w the Comcast center.
Why, in God's great name, would ANYBODY consider a "skyline" as a factor in their choice of cities to live? Seriously - how can you predicate your decision on where to call home based on the collective heights of a cluster of offices you don't work in, live in, or remotely deal with? For that matter, how many people here have actually worked in an office building over 10 stories tall? If anyone did - how much did that enhance your life? I honestly have yet to meet an adult who placed a qualitative value on a "skyline" when evaluating life's choices. Perhaps people here are my very first such encounters.
For the OP - Philly is cheap. It is not "adventurous". The "coast" of Philly is on the banks of a disgusting river that overlooks one of the most crime-ridden cities in North America in neighboring New Jersey. You can get a one-bedroom place in LA or SF on that budget, but it will not be "on the coast". You might encounter "yuppies" in your daily routine, but a secret about young professionals is that they often work 80+ hours a week, and will often socialize with people of a commensurate educational or professional background; you do not become a Yuppie through osmosis.
And you can find a Vegan restaurant anywhere - perhaps the most important aspect of that lifestyle is a mastery of cooking. Water boils fine in all three cities.
Why, in God's great name, would ANYBODY consider a "skyline" as a factor in their choice of cities to live? Seriously - how can you predicate your decision on where to call home based on the collective heights of a cluster of offices you don't work in, live in, or remotely deal with?
I personally knew someone who moved from Louisville, KY to Chicago downtown (he worked in the burbs) just so he could stand on his deck at night and say to himself "wow", and be in awe of the spectacle laid out before him. He could have lived out in the suburbs close to work, but chose to move to Chicago just to take in the skyline everyday.
Why, in God's great name, would ANYBODY consider a "skyline" as a factor in their choice of cities to live? Seriously - how can you predicate your decision on where to call home based on the collective heights of a cluster of offices you don't work in, live in, or remotely deal with? For that matter, how many people here have actually worked in an office building over 10 stories tall? If anyone did - how much did that enhance your life? I honestly have yet to meet an adult who placed a qualitative value on a "skyline" when evaluating life's choices. Perhaps people here are my very first such encounters.
For the OP - Philly is cheap. It is not "adventurous". The "coast" of Philly is on the banks of a disgusting river that overlooks one of the most crime-ridden cities in North America in neighboring New Jersey. You can get a one-bedroom place in LA or SF on that budget, but it will not be "on the coast". You might encounter "yuppies" in your daily routine, but a secret about young professionals is that they often work 80+ hours a week, and will often socialize with people of a commensurate educational or professional background; you do not become a Yuppie through osmosis.
And you can find a Vegan restaurant anywhere - perhaps the most important aspect of that lifestyle is a mastery of cooking. Water boils fine in all three cities.
What is this 1875 still? Nah the river is pretty dirty near the city but north of the city and industry areas it is much better lol. I find living in Philly an adventure every day of my life. the Delaware is nice in most parts, don't listen to the guy in Houston. I don't get why people come out of the wood work just to shoot other people's comments down. And for your information I enjoy looking up at night and seeing the city shine in front of me. I am pretty sure everyone does in Philly, NYC, SF, Chicago, LA anywhere with a nice skyline.
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Why, in God's great name, would ANYBODY consider a "skyline" as a factor in their choice of cities to live? Seriously - how can you predicate your decision on where to call home based on the collective heights of a cluster of offices you don't work in, live in, or remotely deal with? For that matter, how many people here have actually worked in an office building over 10 stories tall? If anyone did - how much did that enhance your life? I honestly have yet to meet an adult who placed a qualitative value on a "skyline" when evaluating life's choices. Perhaps people here are my very first such encounters.
For the OP - Philly is cheap. It is not "adventurous". The "coast" of Philly is on the banks of a disgusting river that overlooks one of the most crime-ridden cities in North America in neighboring New Jersey. You can get a one-bedroom place in LA or SF on that budget, but it will not be "on the coast". You might encounter "yuppies" in your daily routine, but a secret about young professionals is that they often work 80+ hours a week, and will often socialize with people of a commensurate educational or professional background; you do not become a Yuppie through osmosis.
And you can find a Vegan restaurant anywhere - perhaps the most important aspect of that lifestyle is a mastery of cooking. Water boils fine in all three cities.
Why in God's name would anyone consider mountains, or beaches or apparently "clean" rivers? Skylines are aesthetically pleasing to many people and factor into a decision just like postcard mountains or rivers would. There is a qualitative value on skylines--as evident by just the interest level here. Perhaps you do need to broaden your personal interactions...
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