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gnartato t1_ix87g0d wrote

Reply to comment by uptown_gargoyle in Moving Mondays - New Resident Questions by AutoModerator

Worth noting how close we are to DC, bmore, and NYC comparatively as well.

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ColdJay64 t1_ix89ubb wrote

And that Philly is one of the biggest cities in the country, while Pittsburgh is a mid-sized city

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lesser_pumpkin t1_ix8b1lt wrote

Absolutely. For what it’s worth, I’m not trying to do a Pgh v Philly thing here and I know it’s not a 1:1 comparison.

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uptown_gargoyle t1_ix9d7pe wrote

I really liked Pittsburgh aside from the weather. It had a great vibe; great town to be a college student in. Philly has a similar vibe, but my experience is that, due to it being a much bigger city, you kind of have to search for your niche. The neighborhoods are all so different and a lot of them have great things to offer.

I was lucky because I landed in West Philly several years ago and immediately fell in love with it. If I had happened to land somewhere in south or north philly I imagine my experience would have been different because I don't think those areas are generally suited to my wants and needs.

It's absolutely worth taking at least a week to explore the different neighborhoods here if you're able.

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