$100k a year, no longer in Fort Wayne
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 Fort Wayne
Allentown costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
52% more expensive than Fort Wayne(vs $1,187/mo)
3.07%
$6/mo more in state tax than Fort Wayne
vs 3% in Fort Wayne
$6,269/mo
$627 less than Fort Wayne
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
42% more expensive than Fort Wayne
vs $254k in Fort Wayne
874k
vs 458k in Fort Wayne
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
Fort Wayne actually gets more: 161 pleasant days a year.
Things to do run about even with Fort Wayne.
73/100
59% higher than Fort Wayne
vs 46/100 in Fort Wayne
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
4% lower than Fort Wayne
vs 90/100 in Fort Wayne
9
10% fewer than Fort Wayne
vs 10 nonstops in Fort Wayne
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