with $100k coming in, swapping out of South Bend
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 premium over South Bend
Allentown runs a little pricier than South Bend. The case has to be about something other than rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
30% more expensive than South Bend(vs $1,391/mo)
3.07%
$6/mo more in state tax than South Bend
vs 3% in South Bend
$6,269/mo
$423 less than South Bend
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
56% more expensive than South Bend
vs $230k in South Bend
874k
vs 324k in South Bend
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
South Bend barely cracks 157 pleasant ones.
1.6× the events of South Bend, and the calendar shows it.
73/100
38% higher than South Bend
vs 53/100 in South Bend
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
5% higher than South Bend
vs 82/100 in South Bend
9
0% fewer than South Bend
vs 9 nonstops in South Bend
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