$100k a year, no longer in Provo
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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 Provo
A small premium for Richmond. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
3% cheaper than Provo(vs $1,743/mo)
5.75%
$92/mo more in state tax than Provo
vs 4.65% in Provo
$6,163/mo
$40 less than Provo
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
30% cheaper than Provo
vs $559k in Provo
1.4M
vs 733k in Provo
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
Provo only manages 171 of those.
A real upgrade on things to do: 58.0× Provo's pace.
65/100
20% lower than Provo
vs 81/100 in Provo
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
22% lower than Provo
vs 89/100 in Provo
19
79% fewer than Provo
vs 91 nonstops in Provo
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