rovinchick t1_ixzt0wk wrote on November 27, 2022 at 5:58 PM

Reply to comment by JBizznass in Thinking of buying a home moving to Manayunk as a 31M and 27F couple. Thoughts on the age range? Will mid 30s still be fun there? by BaconPeddler

Not sure why this is downvoted, but just want to add that you get more in the burbs for your taxes, too, like twice a week trash collection that always comes on time. 9-1-1 calls answered immediately and police dispatched quickly for any small issue. Traffic laws enforced so you don't have people running red lights around you. Just something to consider.

JBizznass t1_iy0wf5s wrote on November 27, 2022 at 10:18 PM

Exactly. We pay less taxes living in a a bigger nicer house in Haverford Township in Delco (with fantastic municipal services) than we would if we still lived in Fishtown, since my partner was able to change office assignments to outside the city and I earn about half my income outside the city. People on this sub love to downvote the reality that for many people it’s simply cheaper to live in near suburb than in many Philadelphia neighborhoods.