with $100k coming in, swapping out of Allentown
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 Allentown
A small premium for Richmond. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
7% cheaper than Allentown(vs $1,809/mo)
5.75%
$223/mo more in state tax than Allentown
vs 3.07% in Allentown
$6,163/mo
$106 less than Allentown
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
10% more expensive than Allentown
vs $359k in Allentown
1.4M
vs 874k in Allentown
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
Allentown keeps to 157 pleasant days a year.
2.1× the events of Allentown, and the calendar shows it.
65/100
11% lower than Allentown
vs 73/100 in Allentown
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
20% lower than Allentown
vs 86/100 in Allentown
19
111% more than Allentown
vs 9 nonstops in Allentown
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