same $100k income, fresh start from Duluth
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 Duluth
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Allentown is everything that isn't rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
16% more expensive than Duluth(vs $1,559/mo)
3.07%
$398/mo less in state tax than Duluth
vs 7.85% in Duluth
$6,269/mo
$149 more than Duluth
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
42% more expensive than Duluth
vs $252k in Duluth
874k
vs 282k in Duluth
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
Duluth keeps to 132 pleasant days a year.
On par with Duluth for events and shows.
73/100
0% lower than Duluth
vs 73/100 in Duluth
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
177% higher than Duluth
vs 31/100 in Duluth
9
125% more than Duluth
vs 4 nonstops in Duluth
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