$100k a year, no longer in Pensacola
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 cost of moving past Pensacola
Allentown runs a little pricier than Pensacola. The case has to be about something other than rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
3% more expensive than Pensacola(vs $1,752/mo)
3.07%
$256/mo more in state tax than Pensacola
vs 0% in Pensacola
$6,269/mo
$312 less than Pensacola
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
19% more expensive than Pensacola
vs $303k in Pensacola
874k
vs 530k in Pensacola
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
Pensacola edges ahead with 226 pleasant days. Winter has bite, though: 32 days drop below 20° vs Pensacola's 0.
About as much going on as in Pensacola.
73/100
6% higher than Pensacola
vs 69/100 in Pensacola
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
34% higher than Pensacola
vs 64/100 in Pensacola
9
18% fewer than Pensacola
vs 11 nonstops in Pensacola
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