with $100k coming in, swapping out of New Orleans
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
more expensive each month than New Orleans
Allentown runs a little pricier than New Orleans. The case has to be about something other than rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
12% more expensive than New Orleans(vs $1,612/mo)
3.07%
$6/mo more in state tax than New Orleans
vs 3% in New Orleans
$6,269/mo
$202 less than New Orleans
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
39% more expensive than New Orleans
vs $259k in New Orleans
874k
vs 962k in New Orleans
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
New Orleans edges ahead with 235 pleasant days. Winter has bite, though: 32 days drop below 20° vs New Orleans's 0.
New Orleans hosts 3.6× more events.
73/100
33% higher than New Orleans
vs 55/100 in New Orleans
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
12% lower than New Orleans
vs 98/100 in New Orleans
9
77% fewer than New Orleans
vs 39 nonstops in New Orleans
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