$100k a year, no longer in Allentown
changea dispatch from
fayetteville
AR
36.06°N
94.16°W
Fayetteville is the University of Arkansas, Razorback football (call those hogs), and the Ozark mountains rising right outside town. The Walmart and Tyson HQ are in nearby Bentonville, which has reshaped the region's economy. The downtown square farmers market is one of the country's best. The food scene has grown up fast. Surprising for the region.
the verdict
under Allentown, every month
A near-tie on cost. What separates Fayetteville is the life around the numbers.
a quick ledger.
$1,606/mo
11% cheaper than Allentown(vs $1,809/mo)
4.4%
$111/mo more in state tax than Allentown
vs 3.07% in Allentown
$6,361/mo
$92 more than Allentown
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$367k
2% more expensive than Allentown
vs $359k in Allentown
590k
vs 874k in Allentown
field notes, weather & such.
170
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Allentown only manages 157 of those.
Noticeably quieter than Allentown. About 70% fewer events on a typical month.
64/100
12% lower than Allentown
vs 73/100 in Allentown
Closest outdoor draw: Hobbs State Park / Conservation Management Area, 22 mi.
82/100
5% lower than Allentown
vs 86/100 in Allentown
14
56% more than Allentown
vs 9 nonstops in Allentown
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