with $100k coming in, swapping out of Denver
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 Denver
Allentown and Denver land close on cost. The reasons to move are about how you'd live, not what you'd save.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
3% cheaper than Denver(vs $1,863/mo)
3.07%
$111/mo less in state tax than Denver
vs 4.4% in Denver
$6,269/mo
$165 more than Denver
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
40% cheaper than Denver
vs $599k in Denver
874k
vs 3.0M in Denver
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
Denver edges ahead with 174 pleasant days.
Lighter on events: Denver packs 16.8× more into a month.
73/100
14% lower than Denver
vs 85/100 in Denver
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
11% lower than Denver
vs 97/100 in Denver
9
95% fewer than Denver
vs 169 nonstops in Denver
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