$100k a year, no longer in San Diego
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
cheaper each month than San Diego
In Richmond, rent stops being the headline. The cost gap shows up every month without you trying.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
41% cheaper than San Diego(vs $2,890/mo)
5.75%
$296/mo less in state tax than San Diego
vs 9.3% in San Diego
$6,163/mo
$1,495 more than San Diego
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
61% cheaper than San Diego
vs $1010k in San Diego
1.4M
vs 3.3M in San Diego
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
San Diego actually gets more: 332 pleasant days a year.
Noticeably quieter than San Diego. About 67% fewer events on a typical month.
65/100
13% lower than San Diego
vs 75/100 in San Diego
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
30% lower than San Diego
vs 99/100 in San Diego
19
65% fewer than San Diego
vs 55 nonstops in San Diego
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