with $100k coming in, swapping out of Omaha
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 Omaha
Allentown edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
28% more expensive than Omaha(vs $1,412/mo)
3.07%
$231/mo less in state tax than Omaha
vs 5.84% in Omaha
$6,269/mo
$166 less than Omaha
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
17% more expensive than Omaha
vs $306k in Omaha
874k
vs 985k in Omaha
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
Omaha keeps to 145 pleasant days a year.
Lighter on events: Omaha packs 2.3× more into a month.
73/100
38% higher than Omaha
vs 53/100 in Omaha
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
1% lower than Omaha
vs 87/100 in Omaha
9
53% fewer than Omaha
vs 19 nonstops in Omaha
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