$100k salary, packing up from Lincoln
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 Lincoln
Allentown costs more than Lincoln, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
38% more expensive than Lincoln(vs $1,311/mo)
3.07%
$231/mo less in state tax than Lincoln
vs 5.84% in Lincoln
$6,269/mo
$267 less than Lincoln
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
19% more expensive than Lincoln
vs $302k in Lincoln
874k
vs 344k in Lincoln
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
Lincoln only logs 152 pleasant days.
About as much going on as in Lincoln.
73/100
38% higher than Lincoln
vs 53/100 in Lincoln
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
15% higher than Lincoln
vs 75/100 in Lincoln
9
200% more than Lincoln
vs 3 nonstops in Lincoln
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