$100k a year, no longer in Evansville
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 Evansville
Allentown costs more than Evansville, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
68% more expensive than Evansville(vs $1,075/mo)
3.07%
$6/mo more in state tax than Evansville
vs 3% in Evansville
$6,269/mo
$739 less than Evansville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
62% more expensive than Evansville
vs $222k in Evansville
874k
vs 271k in Evansville
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
Evansville gets 184 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
A real upgrade on things to do: 3.9× Evansville's pace.
73/100
35% higher than Evansville
vs 54/100 in Evansville
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
9% higher than Evansville
vs 79/100 in Evansville
9
125% more than Evansville
vs 4 nonstops in Evansville
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