I lived in Philadelphia, PA and then moved to Millville, NJ. Moving to a different city, state, or country can be a big decision in life. The research that goes into finding a suitable living arrangement can be extremely stressful. One must find a suitable house in a peaceful neighborhood enough for an entire family to fit into, a job opportunity that will be sufficient to support a family, a nearby school for children, and that will provide an excellent education. Philadelphia’s lifestyle in contrast to Millville happens to be the total opposite due to everyday surroundings, easily accessible transportation, and diversity in culture.
Philadelphia is the city of brotherly love, apparently so much love that every house and buildings are connected. I could literally hear a neighbor sneeze in the house bordering my house. There is no grass to walk
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The high school I went to was just an eight-minute walk. There was a convenience store across the street from my house and literally one on every block. If the walk was too long, one could drive their car or ride on Septa. Septa would drive anyone whether it is by bus or subway, anywhere they want just for $2.25 a ride. If one was not fond of public transportation, they could easily call a taxi. There is limited parking in Center City, all the parking cost, and just trying to find parking is a pain. Even outside of my house after 4 pm I would be required to park the car a couple blocks away from my house. To correlate, in Millville everything is too distant to walk. The NJ Transit can cost anywhere from $2 to $10 if not at a higher cost, depending on where a person wishes to travel. The transit also runs every two hours compare to Septa which is every 15 minutes. Residents in Millville, walk for exercise if they need to go out they drive to their destination. Most houses in Millville have driveways. Homeowners without a driveway can use the street as additional