Ah that is definitely accurate!!!!

Absolutely facts. So true. I couldn’t tell someone to just live somewhere, bc it’s cheap- without informing them of everything else they’re getting into! And believe me the least of it. Is a cheap apartment!

I don’t know what parts of Philly you’ll find a whole house for rent under 1k a month! I owned properties in Philly and sold them. My in laws all own many rental properties and they’re actually very fair when it comes to their rentals. And even they don’t have anything for under 1k a month. Their cheapest is a 2 bdrm 1 bath, for 1200 plus utilities. But it’s also been completely renovated just about a year or so ago, so it’s immaculate, and honestly most landlords would be asking more or less 1500-1800 for this specific property. I’ve seen units that are “affordable” if you want to wear Kevlar from head to toe.

My sis in law moved from Philly to Altoona, we took bets on how long before she came back! We all overestimated her! Lol! She just couldn’t adjust out there after growing up in good ole South Philly!

Just remember real estate right now people are renting out studio apartments, that are total crap holes for the most they can get, do your homework on ANY area, and look into the incomes, so you know what you will be capable of earning. My sister still lives in PA, she is a single woman supporting herself and she’s finally tired of working constantly for the bare minimum, and dealing with slum lords. She won’t buy bc she knows she isn’t staying in PA forever. She’s about to ready start looking at other states. Just really do your homework. Every friend I have, moved out of PA, like literally! Every person I know is now spread across the country.

I lived in PA all my life (until I moved bc too many areas just changed too much) I will always love it, it’ll always be home. But you couldn’t pay me to live there again! However to be fair- I feel that way about several states! However only one I’ve actually lived in, and that’s PA. But hey- there’s worse I’m sure!!!! If you’re moving for work, that’s one thing, depending on your reasons, you may want to look at some surrounding states that are not only much nicer but more affordable (don’t do NJ if you want affordable!)