with $100k coming in, swapping out of Colorado Springs
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 Colorado Springs
Almost a wash on cost. The case for Richmond is about what you'd do there, not what you'd save.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
2% cheaper than Colorado Springs(vs $1,733/mo)
5.75%
$113/mo more in state tax than Colorado Springs
vs 4.4% in Colorado Springs
$6,163/mo
$71 less than Colorado Springs
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
15% cheaper than Colorado Springs
vs $463k in Colorado Springs
1.4M
vs 769k in Colorado Springs
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
Colorado Springs edges ahead with 184 pleasant days.
Nights and weekends fill up faster. 1.3× more on the calendar than Colorado Springs.
65/100
8% lower than Colorado Springs
vs 71/100 in Colorado Springs
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
14% lower than Colorado Springs
vs 80/100 in Colorado Springs
19
73% more than Colorado Springs
vs 11 nonstops in Colorado Springs
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