Experienced in moving you from NY to Philadelphia, PA
Experienced in moving you from NY to Philadelphia, PA
Named the first world heritage city in the United States, Philadelphia has incredible architecture, affordable living and all the amenities of a major capital without the New York price tag.
With a population of 1.6 million people it’s the second largest city on the East Coast with a relatively affordable housing market and a walkable small town feel from neighborhoods like Southern Philadelphia to University City and Rittenhouse Square.
Piece of Cake Moving and Storage regularly moves New Yorkers to Pennsylvania’s largest city, including professionals, families, retirees, academics and students choosing expert handling with our affordable flat fee pricing, real time tracking and full insurance options.
For a seamless move ask about our add on services for your relocation to Philadelphia, including professional packing, custom crating, piano moves, overnight storage and unpacking.
Moving you to Philadelphia and all of its major suburbs
Piece of Cake Moving & Storage can move you to all of Philadelphia’s suburbs and throughout the Delaware Valley including:
- Ardmore
- Berwyn
- Blue Bell
- Bryn Mawr
- Charlestown
- Chesterbrook
- Collegeville
- Conshohocken
- Devon
- East Marlborough
- East Whiteland
- Exton
- Greentree
- Haddonfield
- Jenkintown
- King of Prussia
- Lionville
- Media
- Montgomeryville
- Narberth
- Nether Providence
- Newtown Square
- Penn Wynne
- Plymouth Meeting
- Radnor
- Swarthmore
- Upper Providence
- Upper Uwchlan
- Villanova
- Wyndmoor
Our top moving tips when moving to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Once you’ve settled in, you’ll be free to explore almost 70 National Historic Landmarks throughout Philadelphia including the Liberty Bell and other cultural sites throughout the city.
The history of a city doesn’t get much bigger than the birthplace of the nation, where the Founding Fathers came together in 1776 to sign the Declaration of Independence and soon after write the U.S. Constitution.
Some other highlights to know about Philadelphia include:
- Cost of Living. The Philadelphia housing market has some bargains to be found, with the median house price almost half that in New York and Boston. If you’re renting a two bedroom apartment is priced below the national median at an average of $1170 a month. Monthly utilities are also priced below the national average and the cost of food and groceries is cheaper than New York. If commuting by car, expect serious congestion in peak periods, or take advantage of one of the largest public transit networks in the country, the SEPTA, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.
- Economy. Philadelphia was the largest city in the United States until it was overtaken by New York in 1790. Today it is the eighth largest U.S. economy, with leading sectors including financial services, bio technology, food processing, manufacturing and oil refining. The Delaware River sees more than 2,400 ships at its port facilities each year for goods such as fruit, petroleum and containerized cargo. Federal and state governments are major employers as are the University of Pennsylvania and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. It is also one of the largest health education and research centres in the country.
- College Town. Philadelphia has one of the largest concentrations per capita of higher education institutions in America, with more than 80 colleges, universities, trade and specialty schools. The oldest university in the country, University of Pennsylvania, leads a sector including Temple University, Drexel University, Thomas Jefferson University and 5 schools of medicine. When it comes to Primary and Secondary Education, Philadelphia is the 8th largest school district in the United States including 86 charter schools.
- Sandwich City. The cheesesteaks, hoagies, roast pork sandwiches and soft pretzels are legendary, drawing tourists and food lovers to visit. The term ‘hoagie’ was first used right here in South Philadelphia in the late 19th century when Italian migrants working in the Hog Island shipyard made sandwiches filled with Italian meats and cheeses. Word to the new comers, knowing how to order your cheesesteak comes with some finessing, like deciding if it will be “wit or witout” onions or ‘Whiz wit’ means you want Cheese Whiz instead of American or Provolone, with onions.
- Arts and Culture. There is no shortage of world class cultural experiences in Philly with the country’s first art Museum, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Barnes, the Rodin Museum and the spectacular architecture of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.The Philadelphia Orchestra one of the ‘big five’ orchestras playing at the Kimmel Centre for Performing Art. Other major venues include the historic Walnut Street Theatre and the Mann Centre. While events range from the two day Made in America music festival or the local Manayunk Arts Festival.
- Open spaces. You’ll definitely have more elbow room in Philadelphia and that extends to more than 300 parks and playgrounds like Fairmont Park and more than 160 miles of trails. While you need to travel to New Jersey for a beach day, activities along the city’s rivers and wharves like Penns Landing provide unique experiences. For nearby hikes, there are the Pocono Mountains or the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
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