$100k a year, no longer in Charlotte
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 expensive each month than Charlotte
A small premium for Richmond. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
2% cheaper than Charlotte(vs $1,728/mo)
5.75%
$104/mo more in state tax than Charlotte
vs 4.5% in Charlotte
$6,163/mo
$67 less than Charlotte
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
1% more expensive than Charlotte
vs $391k in Charlotte
1.4M
vs 2.8M in Charlotte
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
Charlotte actually gets more: 200 pleasant days a year.
Noticeably quieter than Charlotte. About 49% fewer events on a typical month.
65/100
27% higher than Charlotte
vs 51/100 in Charlotte
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
27% lower than Charlotte
vs 94/100 in Charlotte
19
87% fewer than Charlotte
vs 141 nonstops in Charlotte
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