on $100k a year, leaving Raleigh
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 Raleigh
Richmond edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
2% more expensive than Raleigh(vs $1,663/mo)
5.75%
$104/mo more in state tax than Raleigh
vs 4.5% in Raleigh
$6,163/mo
$132 less than Raleigh
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
11% cheaper than Raleigh
vs $440k in Raleigh
1.4M
vs 1.5M in Raleigh
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
Raleigh actually gets more: 201 pleasant days a year.
A similar weekend lineup to Raleigh.
65/100
12% higher than Raleigh
vs 58/100 in Raleigh
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
29% lower than Raleigh
vs 97/100 in Raleigh
19
51% fewer than Raleigh
vs 39 nonstops in Raleigh
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