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12-14-2016, 05:44 AM

#10161

toddeve

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Originally Posted by MaCrOs

What are some good areas close to PHL for a family that won't break the bank (close to $2k)? Will be looking for single family house 3/2 or 4/2.

I have lived in the Philly suburbs area for the past 9 years...Chester Springs, West Chester, Downingtown and Coatesville. The closer you are to the"mainline" the more expensive...areas like Ardmore and Devon, etc. Places like Coatesville, Pottstown, Doylestown would be less expensive. For example, there are some nice townhomes in the Chester Springs area that go for around $1800/mo (3bed/2 bath/garage). In some cases you might be able to find a 2-3 bedroom house for around $1500/mo. in Downingtown but nothing special (most houses around here are old and run down or really nice at $500,000+ .If I were moving here today I would look around Pottstown or Doylestown area. Drive to KPHL would be 1 hour.

12-14-2016, 05:44 AM

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MaCrOs

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Originally Posted by payingdues

manayunk, roxborough, king of prussia, upper darby, depends on what youre looking for. inside the city there is tons of neighborhoods that are good as well. stay north of washington ave and away from temple.

Good schools and within 30 min drive to KPHL

12-14-2016, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MaCrOs

Good schools and within 30 min drive to KPHL

Northern Delaware and New Jersey also have some great family neighborhoods. 30 minute drive will always depend on time of day, though.

12-14-2016, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by PiedmontFlyer

Northern Delaware and New Jersey also have some great family neighborhoods. 30 minute drive will always depend on time of day, though.

There is nothing great about ANY PART of Jersey buddy.Trust me

12-14-2016, 06:19 AM

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MaCrOs

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Originally Posted by PiedmontFlyer

Northern Delaware and New Jersey also have some great family neighborhoods. 30 minute drive will always depend on time of day, though.

Yeah I know. I meant 30 min in no/light traffic. Then again I keep forgetting about the rail too...

12-14-2016, 06:40 AM

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PDTFlyer

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Originally Posted by idlethrust

There is nothing great about ANY PART of Jersey buddy.Trust me

I'm not from Jersey but I work during the summers there. Lol I have found some very nice areas in Jersey.. Until winter rolls around of course, then everything North of the Carolinas suck.

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12-14-2016, 07:39 AM

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toddeve

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I would not move (reside) in the state of NJ! PA has a flat state tax of 3.07%. In NJ the more money you make...the more you will pay in taxes.

12-14-2016, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by toddeve

I would not move (reside) in the state of NJ! PA has a flat state tax of 3.07%. In NJ the more money you make...the more you will pay in taxes.

Unfortunately, working for the regionals, you will NEVER hit any of those tax brackets

12-15-2016, 03:37 AM

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MKUltra

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Originally Posted by Swearingin

What would a 1st year Captain earn (after tax) at PDT?
Including bonus?
Excluding bonus?
Allowances?
Will my wife buy the latest Louis Vuitton bag, or the cheap copy from Hong Kong?
Will my kids eat, or will living in PHL take all the money in rent?

With current mortgage rates there is no reason you can't by a very nice home in nj or pa with taxes, 2000 per month or less. If you want to save, go to deleware. Look into bear de or Northwest area. Smyrna had sooner extreme values. All within short call reserve time.