$100k a year, no longer in Atlanta
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
under Atlanta, every month
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Richmond is everything that isn't rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
7% cheaper than Atlanta(vs $1,814/mo)
5.75%
$22/mo more in state tax than Atlanta
vs 5.49% in Atlanta
$6,163/mo
$101 more than Atlanta
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
2% more expensive than Atlanta
vs $386k in Atlanta
1.4M
vs 6.3M in Atlanta
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
Atlanta actually gets more: 204 pleasant days a year.
Lighter on events: Atlanta packs 4.1× more into a month.
65/100
3% lower than Atlanta
vs 67/100 in Atlanta
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
26% lower than Atlanta
vs 93/100 in Atlanta
19
91% fewer than Atlanta
vs 217 nonstops in Atlanta
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