$100k a year, no longer in Lancaster
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 Lancaster
Allentown costs more than Lancaster, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
19% more expensive than Lancaster(vs $1,517/mo)
3.07%
vs 3.07% in Lancaster
$6,269/mo
$292 less than Lancaster
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
6% cheaper than Lancaster
vs $384k in Lancaster
874k
vs 559k in Lancaster
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
Lancaster gets 158 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
A month here packs 1.8× the events of Lancaster.
73/100
16% higher than Lancaster
vs 63/100 in Lancaster
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
11% lower than Lancaster
vs 97/100 in Lancaster
9
800% more than Lancaster
vs 1 nonstops in Lancaster
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