on $100k a year, leaving Akron
changea dispatch from
allentown
PA
40.60°N
75.49°W
Allentown is the heart of the Lehigh Valley, with old industrial bones turning into a quietly resilient mid-sized city. The Lehigh River runs past, the historic downtown has been steadily finding its footing with breweries and restaurants in the old buildings, and the surrounding farmland is gorgeous. It's an hour and change from both Philly and NYC. Cheaper than both, by a lot.
the verdict
pricier each month than Akron
Allentown runs a little pricier than Akron. The case has to be about something other than rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
44% more expensive than Akron(vs $1,259/mo)
3.07%
$77/mo less in state tax than Akron
vs 3.99% in Akron
$6,269/mo
$473 less than Akron
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
52% more expensive than Akron
vs $236k in Akron
874k
vs 698k in Akron
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
Akron barely cracks 152 pleasant ones.
On par with Akron for events and shows.
73/100
12% higher than Akron
vs 65/100 in Akron
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
13% higher than Akron
vs 76/100 in Akron
9
18% fewer than Akron
vs 11 nonstops in Akron
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