on $100k a year, leaving Little Rock
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 Little Rock
You'd pay for Allentown. The question is whether the days are worth the difference.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
50% more expensive than Little Rock(vs $1,209/mo)
3.07%
$111/mo less in state tax than Little Rock
vs 4.4% in Little Rock
$6,269/mo
$489 less than Little Rock
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
58% more expensive than Little Rock
vs $228k in Little Rock
874k
vs 765k in Little Rock
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
Little Rock has the edge here, logging 163 pleasant days a year. Cold snaps are part of the year: 32 days below 20° here, 6 in Little Rock.
A real upgrade on things to do: 2.1× Little Rock's pace.
73/100
35% higher than Little Rock
vs 54/100 in Little Rock
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
76% higher than Little Rock
vs 49/100 in Little Rock
9
47% fewer than Little Rock
vs 17 nonstops in Little Rock
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