$100k a year, no longer in Salisbury
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
less monthly outlay than Salisbury
Allentown is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
5% cheaper than Salisbury(vs $1,899/mo)
3.07%
$427/mo less in state tax than Salisbury
vs 8.2% in Salisbury
$6,269/mo
$518 more than Salisbury
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
14% cheaper than Salisbury
vs $420k in Salisbury
874k
vs 130k in Salisbury
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
Salisbury has the edge here, logging 189 pleasant days a year. Winter shows up, though: 32 days below 20° vs Salisbury's 10.
A real upgrade on things to do: 2.3× Salisbury's pace.
73/100
38% higher than Salisbury
vs 53/100 in Salisbury
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
5% higher than Salisbury
vs 82/100 in Salisbury
9
350% more than Salisbury
vs 2 nonstops in Salisbury
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