same $100k income, fresh start from Olympia
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 Olympia
Richmond edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
15% cheaper than Olympia(vs $1,991/mo)
5.75%
$479/mo more in state tax than Olympia
vs 0% in Olympia
$6,163/mo
$179 less than Olympia
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
26% cheaper than Olympia
vs $533k in Olympia
1.4M
vs 299k in Olympia
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
Olympia has the edge here, logging 182 pleasant days a year.
65/100
19% lower than Olympia
vs 80/100 in Olympia
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
22% lower than Olympia
vs 88/100 in Olympia
19
79% fewer than Olympia
vs 90 nonstops in Olympia
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