same $100k income, fresh start from South Bend
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 South Bend
Richmond costs more than South Bend, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
22% more expensive than South Bend(vs $1,391/mo)
5.75%
$229/mo more in state tax than South Bend
vs 3% in South Bend
$6,163/mo
$529 less than South Bend
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
71% more expensive than South Bend
vs $230k in South Bend
1.4M
vs 324k in South Bend
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
South Bend only logs 157 pleasant days.
A real upgrade on things to do: 3.4× South Bend's pace.
65/100
23% higher than South Bend
vs 53/100 in South Bend
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
16% lower than South Bend
vs 82/100 in South Bend
19
111% more than South Bend
vs 9 nonstops in South Bend
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