with $100k coming in, swapping out of Des Moines
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
pricier each month than Des Moines
Richmond costs more than Des Moines, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
33% more expensive than Des Moines(vs $1,268/mo)
5.75%
$21/mo less in state tax than Des Moines
vs 6% in Des Moines
$6,163/mo
$402 less than Des Moines
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
32% more expensive than Des Moines
vs $300k in Des Moines
1.4M
vs 737k in Des Moines
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
Des Moines only logs 151 pleasant days.
A similar weekend lineup to Des Moines.
65/100
18% higher than Des Moines
vs 55/100 in Des Moines
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
12% lower than Des Moines
vs 78/100 in Des Moines
19
12% more than Des Moines
vs 17 nonstops in Des Moines
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