$100k a year, no longer in Virginia Beach
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
under Virginia Beach, every month
Allentown is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,809/mo
1% cheaper than Virginia Beach(vs $1,819/mo)
3.07%
$223/mo less in state tax than Virginia Beach
vs 5.75% in Virginia Beach
$6,269/mo
$234 more than Virginia Beach
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$359k
4% cheaper than Virginia Beach
vs $375k in Virginia Beach
874k
vs 1.8M in Virginia Beach
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in allentown.
Virginia Beach edges ahead with 211 pleasant days. Winter has bite, though: 32 days drop below 20° vs Virginia Beach's 2.
About as much going on as in Virginia Beach.
73/100
28% higher than Virginia Beach
vs 57/100 in Virginia Beach
Closest outdoor draw: Lehigh Gorge State Park, 23.6 mi.
86/100
2% lower than Virginia Beach
vs 88/100 in Virginia Beach
9
47% fewer than Virginia Beach
vs 17 nonstops in Virginia Beach
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