same $100k income, fresh start from Austin
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
more each month than Austin ran you
Richmond costs more than Austin, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
7% more expensive than Austin(vs $1,583/mo)
5.75%
$479/mo more in state tax than Austin
vs 0% in Austin
$6,163/mo
$587 less than Austin
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
9% cheaper than Austin
vs $433k in Austin
1.4M
vs 2.5M in Austin
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
Austin only logs 170 pleasant days.
Lighter on events: Austin packs 2.1× more into a month.
65/100
16% higher than Austin
vs 56/100 in Austin
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
30% lower than Austin
vs 99/100 in Austin
19
55% fewer than Austin
vs 42 nonstops in Austin
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