with $100k coming in, swapping out of Manchester
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 Manchester
Barely costlier than Manchester. If Richmond pulls you in, it's the life it offers, not the price tag.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
19% cheaper than Manchester(vs $2,092/mo)
5.75%
$479/mo more in state tax than Manchester
vs 0% in Manchester
$6,163/mo
$78 less than Manchester
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
28% cheaper than Manchester
vs $548k in Manchester
1.4M
vs 427k in Manchester
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
Manchester only logs 154 pleasant days.
A real upgrade on things to do: 3.9× Manchester's pace.
65/100
5% higher than Manchester
vs 62/100 in Manchester
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
30% lower than Manchester
vs 98/100 in Manchester
19
46% more than Manchester
vs 13 nonstops in Manchester
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