on $100k a year, leaving Sarasota
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
the monthly premium over Sarasota
Almost a wash on cost. The case for Richmond is about what you'd do there, not what you'd save.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
20% cheaper than Sarasota(vs $2,121/mo)
5.75%
$479/mo more in state tax than Sarasota
vs 0% in Sarasota
$6,163/mo
$49 less than Sarasota
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
7% cheaper than Sarasota
vs $423k in Sarasota
1.4M
vs 262k in Sarasota
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
Sarasota edges ahead with 249 pleasant days.
A real upgrade on things to do: 19.3× Sarasota's pace.
65/100
10% higher than Sarasota
vs 59/100 in Sarasota
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
28% lower than Sarasota
vs 96/100 in Sarasota
19
217% more than Sarasota
vs 6 nonstops in Sarasota
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