with $100k coming in, swapping out of Ogden
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 Ogden
Almost a wash on cost. The case for Allentown is about what you'd do there, not what you'd save.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
10% more expensive than Ogden(vs $1,641/mo)
3.07%
$132/mo less in state tax than Ogden
vs 4.65% in Ogden
$6,269/mo
$36 less than Ogden
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
32% cheaper than Ogden
vs $524k in Ogden
874k
vs 658k in Ogden
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
Ogden edges ahead with 174 pleasant days.
A real upgrade on things to do: 13.5× Ogden's pace.
73/100
9% lower than Ogden
vs 80/100 in Ogden
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
2% higher than Ogden
vs 84/100 in Ogden
9
90% fewer than Ogden
vs 90 nonstops in Ogden
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