same $100k income, fresh start from Albuquerque
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
pricier each month than Albuquerque
A small premium for Richmond. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
14% more expensive than Albuquerque(vs $1,489/mo)
5.75%
$12/mo less in state tax than Albuquerque
vs 5.9% in Albuquerque
$6,163/mo
$190 less than Albuquerque
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
12% more expensive than Albuquerque
vs $351k in Albuquerque
1.4M
vs 924k in Albuquerque
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
Albuquerque actually gets more: 205 pleasant days a year.
1.4× the events of Albuquerque, and the calendar shows it.
65/100
20% lower than Albuquerque
vs 81/100 in Albuquerque
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
27% lower than Albuquerque
vs 94/100 in Albuquerque
19
17% fewer than Albuquerque
vs 23 nonstops in Albuquerque
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