same $100k income, fresh start from Richmond
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FL
28.08°N
80.61°W
Palm Bay is part of the Space Coast, which means you can watch SpaceX and NASA rocket launches from the backyard on a clear day. The Indian River Lagoon is right there for fishing, kayaking, and manatee spotting. It's quieter and more affordable than the bigger Florida metros, with quick access to Cocoa Beach and Kennedy Space Center. Suburban in a Florida way.
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lighter monthly cost than Richmond
Not a fortune, but real money. Melbourne runs cheaper than Richmond month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,895/mo
12% more expensive than Richmond(vs $1,691/mo)
0%
$479/mo less in state tax than Richmond
vs 5.75% in Richmond
$6,438/mo
$275 more than Richmond
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$351k
11% cheaper than Richmond
vs $394k in Richmond
644k
vs 1.4M in Richmond
field notes, weather & such.
254
pleasant days a year, in melbourne.
Richmond keeps to 172 pleasant days a year.
Lighter on events: Richmond packs Infinity× more into a month.
55/100
15% lower than Richmond
vs 65/100 in Richmond
Closest outdoor draw: Canaveral National Seashore, 49.6 mi.
84/100
22% higher than Richmond
vs 69/100 in Richmond
2
89% fewer than Richmond
vs 19 nonstops in Richmond
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