$100k a year, no longer in Corpus Christi
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
the monthly cost of moving past Corpus Christi
Allentown costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
28% more expensive than Corpus Christi(vs $1,410/mo)
3.07%
$256/mo more in state tax than Corpus Christi
vs 0% in Corpus Christi
$6,269/mo
$654 less than Corpus Christi
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
62% more expensive than Corpus Christi
vs $221k in Corpus Christi
874k
vs 446k in Corpus Christi
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
Corpus Christi has the edge here, logging 171 pleasant days a year. Cold snaps are part of the year: 32 days below 20° here, 0 in Corpus Christi.
59% more happening than in Corpus Christi.
73/100
46% higher than Corpus Christi
vs 50/100 in Corpus Christi
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
23% higher than Corpus Christi
vs 70/100 in Corpus Christi
9
125% more than Corpus Christi
vs 4 nonstops in Corpus Christi
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