with $100k coming in, swapping out of Olympia
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 Olympia
A small premium for Allentown. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
9% cheaper than Olympia(vs $1,991/mo)
3.07%
$256/mo more in state tax than Olympia
vs 0% in Olympia
$6,269/mo
$73 less than Olympia
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
33% cheaper than Olympia
vs $533k in Olympia
874k
vs 299k in Olympia
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
Olympia has the edge here, logging 182 pleasant days a year. Cold snaps are part of the year: 32 days below 20° here, 2 in Olympia.
73/100
9% lower than Olympia
vs 80/100 in Olympia
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
2% lower than Olympia
vs 88/100 in Olympia
9
90% fewer than Olympia
vs 90 nonstops in Olympia
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