on $100k a year, leaving Springfield
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
lighter monthly cost than Springfield
Allentown gives you room Springfield doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
5% cheaper than Springfield(vs $1,913/mo)
3.07%
$161/mo less in state tax than Springfield
vs 5% in Springfield
$6,269/mo
$265 more than Springfield
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
4% cheaper than Springfield
vs $373k in Springfield
874k
vs 460k in Springfield
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
Springfield only manages 147 of those.
350% more happening than in Springfield.
73/100
11% higher than Springfield
vs 66/100 in Springfield
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
1% lower than Springfield
vs 87/100 in Springfield
9
65% fewer than Springfield
vs 26 nonstops in Springfield
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