$100k salary, packing up from Knoxville
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 Knoxville
Richmond runs a little pricier than Knoxville. The case has to be about something other than rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
2% cheaper than Knoxville(vs $1,731/mo)
5.75%
$479/mo more in state tax than Knoxville
vs 0% in Knoxville
$6,163/mo
$439 less than Knoxville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
8% more expensive than Knoxville
vs $364k in Knoxville
1.4M
vs 947k in Knoxville
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
Knoxville edges ahead with 189 pleasant days.
A real upgrade on things to do: 1.4× Knoxville's pace.
65/100
6% lower than Knoxville
vs 69/100 in Knoxville
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
3% lower than Knoxville
vs 71/100 in Knoxville
19
12% more than Knoxville
vs 17 nonstops in Knoxville
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