with $100k coming in, swapping out of Portland
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
below Portland's monthly cost
In Allentown, rent stops being the headline. The cost gap shows up every month without you trying.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
21% cheaper than Portland(vs $2,285/mo)
3.07%
$369/mo less in state tax than Portland
vs 7.5% in Portland
$6,269/mo
$846 more than Portland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
34% cheaper than Portland
vs $543k in Portland
874k
vs 566k in Portland
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
Portland only logs 145 pleasant days.
A similar weekend lineup to Portland.
73/100
3% higher than Portland
vs 71/100 in Portland
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
12% lower than Portland
vs 98/100 in Portland
9
350% more than Portland
vs 2 nonstops in Portland
neighbors of allentown on the map of tradeoffs:
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