on $100k a year, leaving Orlando
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
pricier each month than Orlando
A small premium for Allentown. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
7% cheaper than Orlando(vs $1,937/mo)
3.07%
$256/mo more in state tax than Orlando
vs 0% in Orlando
$6,269/mo
$127 less than Orlando
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
11% cheaper than Orlando
vs $402k in Orlando
874k
vs 2.8M in Orlando
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
Orlando actually gets more: 216 pleasant days a year. Winter shows up, though: 32 days below 20° vs Orlando's 0.
Noticeably quieter than Orlando. About 83% fewer events on a typical month.
73/100
18% higher than Orlando
vs 62/100 in Orlando
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
11% lower than Orlando
vs 97/100 in Orlando
9
94% fewer than Orlando
vs 146 nonstops in Orlando
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