on $100k a year, leaving Boulder
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
lighter monthly cost than Boulder
Allentown gives you room Boulder doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
18% cheaper than Boulder(vs $2,216/mo)
3.07%
$111/mo less in state tax than Boulder
vs 4.4% in Boulder
$6,269/mo
$518 more than Boulder
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
54% cheaper than Boulder
vs $783k in Boulder
874k
vs 327k in Boulder
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
Boulder has the edge here, logging 178 pleasant days a year.
Nights and weekends fill up faster. 4.5× more on the calendar than Boulder.
73/100
8% lower than Boulder
vs 79/100 in Boulder
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
2% higher than Boulder
vs 84/100 in Boulder
9
95% fewer than Boulder
vs 169 nonstops in Boulder
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