with $100k coming in, swapping out of Akron
changea dispatch from
richmond
VA
37.54°N
77.43°W
Richmond is one of the only major U.S. cities with class IV whitewater rapids running right through downtown. The James River's Belle Isle is a public park where people sunbathe on boulders mid-river. The Fan and Carytown neighborhoods are full of murals, vintage shops, and porches built for sitting. The food scene leans creative, the beer scene leans plentiful, and VCU keeps the arts energy buzzing.
the verdict
the monthly premium over Akron
Richmond costs more than Akron, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
34% more expensive than Akron(vs $1,259/mo)
5.75%
$147/mo more in state tax than Akron
vs 3.99% in Akron
$6,163/mo
$579 less than Akron
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
67% more expensive than Akron
vs $236k in Akron
1.4M
vs 698k in Akron
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
Akron only logs 152 pleasant days.
A real upgrade on things to do: 1.8× Akron's pace.
65/100
0% lower than Akron
vs 65/100 in Akron
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
9% lower than Akron
vs 76/100 in Akron
19
73% more than Akron
vs 11 nonstops in Akron
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