$100k a year, no longer in Oklahoma City
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 cost of moving past Oklahoma City
Richmond costs more than Oklahoma City, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
23% more expensive than Oklahoma City(vs $1,376/mo)
5.75%
$83/mo more in state tax than Oklahoma City
vs 4.75% in Oklahoma City
$6,163/mo
$399 less than Oklahoma City
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
60% more expensive than Oklahoma City
vs $246k in Oklahoma City
1.4M
vs 1.5M in Oklahoma City
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
Oklahoma City gets 191 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
Comparable to Oklahoma City for events and concerts.
65/100
44% higher than Oklahoma City
vs 45/100 in Oklahoma City
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
5% lower than Oklahoma City
vs 73/100 in Oklahoma City
19
5% fewer than Oklahoma City
vs 20 nonstops in Oklahoma City
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