with $100k coming in, swapping out of Syracuse
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 Syracuse
On paper, Allentown and Syracuse are twins. In practice they live very differently.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
12% more expensive than Syracuse(vs $1,619/mo)
3.07%
$232/mo less in state tax than Syracuse
vs 5.85% in Syracuse
$6,269/mo
$42 more than Syracuse
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
41% more expensive than Syracuse
vs $254k in Syracuse
874k
vs 653k in Syracuse
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
Syracuse barely cracks 142 pleasant ones.
61% fewer events than Syracuse. The pace eases up.
73/100
24% higher than Syracuse
vs 59/100 in Syracuse
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
5% lower than Syracuse
vs 91/100 in Syracuse
9
44% fewer than Syracuse
vs 16 nonstops in Syracuse
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