with $100k coming in, swapping out of Lexington
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 premium over Lexington
Allentown runs a little pricier than Lexington. The case has to be about something other than rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
22% more expensive than Lexington(vs $1,488/mo)
3.07%
$119/mo less in state tax than Lexington
vs 4.5% in Lexington
$6,269/mo
$201 less than Lexington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
11% more expensive than Lexington
vs $324k in Lexington
874k
vs 520k in Lexington
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
Lexington edges ahead with 171 pleasant days.
Lighter on events: Lexington packs 1.6× more into a month.
73/100
22% higher than Lexington
vs 60/100 in Lexington
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
2% lower than Lexington
vs 88/100 in Lexington
9
31% fewer than Lexington
vs 13 nonstops in Lexington
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