Moving to Philly with GF
My gf and I are both 23 and moving to Philly soon. We’re trying to figure out which neighborhoods would fit us best. Our budget is around $1700/month, and we’ll both be keeping our cars. I know that’s not ideal in Philly, but I’m stuck in a car payment and she needs hers for work and travel.
We’re both alternative and spend our free time going to emo/punk/hardcore shows, dive bars, etc. We’d prefer to stay away from Fishtown and Northern Liberties. We’ve been looking a bit at South Philly, maybe East Passyunk or Point Breeze areas, but would love advice from people who actually live there.
Main priorities are:
- decent balance of affordability and safety
- parking that is not impossible
- access to local music scene and shows
- good community for alt people in their 20s
Any neighborhood recommendations or areas we should avoid?
Thanks