$100k a year, no longer in Philadelphia
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
less monthly outlay than Philadelphia
Richmond is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
10% cheaper than Philadelphia(vs $1,869/mo)
5.75%
$89/mo less in state tax than Philadelphia
vs 6.82% in Philadelphia
$6,163/mo
$267 more than Philadelphia
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
0% more expensive than Philadelphia
vs $393k in Philadelphia
1.4M
vs 6.2M in Philadelphia
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
Philadelphia edges ahead with 173 pleasant days.
Noticeably quieter than Philadelphia. About 69% fewer events on a typical month.
65/100
6% lower than Philadelphia
vs 69/100 in Philadelphia
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
31% lower than Philadelphia
vs 100/100 in Philadelphia
19
84% fewer than Philadelphia
vs 122 nonstops in Philadelphia
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