with $100k coming in, swapping out of New Haven
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
cheaper each month than New Haven
You'd feel the difference in Allentown. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to New Haven.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
13% cheaper than New Haven(vs $2,089/mo)
3.07%
$202/mo less in state tax than New Haven
vs 5.5% in New Haven
$6,269/mo
$483 more than New Haven
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
15% cheaper than New Haven
vs $424k in New Haven
874k
vs 568k in New Haven
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
New Haven barely cracks 155 pleasant ones.
A month here packs 1.5× the events of New Haven.
73/100
9% higher than New Haven
vs 67/100 in New Haven
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
10% lower than New Haven
vs 96/100 in New Haven
9
800% more than New Haven
vs 1 nonstops in New Haven
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