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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are looking to relocate near family in the Philadelphia area and to a lower COL area that still has things to do and access to day trips to Philadelphia on the weekends. Any thoughts about each area?

From what I’ve read Lancaster has more going for it and is more up and coming, but Allentown / Bethlehem is closer to New York.

I don’t want to live in the suburbs btw. Looking for recommendations on these cities. We’re looking to live a simpler life and pay $200,000 to $350,000 for a house like this that’s walkable to things in a smaller city.

https://www.redfin.com/PA/Lancaster/530-Lancaster-Ave-17603/home/131213168[/quote]

I mean, I'm familiar with both. There isn't really anything to do in these places locally, at least in Lancaster. Being "downtown" is irrelevant.

My family has lived long time in Lehigh Valley and that is basically just an exurb for NY or Philly metros depending on where in the Valley you live. The casino is there and Lehigh University but nothing else really. Allentown is rundown and awful. Bethlehem has a cute downtown.

I wouldn't choose to live in either.[/quote]

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