with $100k coming in, swapping out of Charleston
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
below Charleston's monthly cost
You'd feel the difference in Richmond. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to Charleston.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
15% cheaper than Charleston(vs $1,987/mo)
5.75%
$62/mo less in state tax than Charleston
vs 6.5% in Charleston
$6,163/mo
$358 more than Charleston
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
9% cheaper than Charleston
vs $432k in Charleston
1.4M
vs 849k in Charleston
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
Charleston has the edge here, logging 212 pleasant days a year.
A real upgrade on things to do: 1.4× Charleston's pace.
65/100
3% lower than Charleston
vs 67/100 in Charleston
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
25% lower than Charleston
vs 92/100 in Charleston
19
5% fewer than Charleston
vs 20 nonstops in Charleston
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