on $100k a year, leaving Honolulu
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
lighter monthly cost than Honolulu
Richmond sits well below Honolulu on cost. Same paycheck, a noticeably lighter month.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
41% cheaper than Honolulu(vs $2,843/mo)
5.75%
$437/mo less in state tax than Honolulu
vs 11% in Honolulu
$6,163/mo
$1,589 more than Honolulu
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
63% cheaper than Honolulu
vs $1061k in Honolulu
1.4M
vs 989k in Honolulu
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
Honolulu actually gets more: 316 pleasant days a year.
But the calendar thins out: Honolulu stays 1.6× busier.
65/100
18% higher than Honolulu
vs 55/100 in Honolulu
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
30% lower than Honolulu
vs 99/100 in Honolulu
19
63% fewer than Honolulu
vs 51 nonstops in Honolulu
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