same $100k income, fresh start from Boise
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
cheaper each month than Boise
Not a fortune, but real money. Allentown runs cheaper than Boise month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
1% more expensive than Boise(vs $1,794/mo)
3.07%
$227/mo less in state tax than Boise
vs 5.8% in Boise
$6,269/mo
$213 more than Boise
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
27% cheaper than Boise
vs $490k in Boise
874k
vs 827k in Boise
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
Boise actually gets more: 166 pleasant days a year.
Lighter on events: Boise packs 1.4× more into a month.
73/100
11% lower than Boise
vs 82/100 in Boise
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
10% lower than Boise
vs 96/100 in Boise
9
44% fewer than Boise
vs 16 nonstops in Boise
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