with $100k coming in, swapping out of Tampa
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 cost of moving past Tampa
A small premium for Richmond. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
15% cheaper than Tampa(vs $1,996/mo)
5.75%
$479/mo more in state tax than Tampa
vs 0% in Tampa
$6,163/mo
$174 less than Tampa
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
5% more expensive than Tampa
vs $374k in Tampa
1.4M
vs 3.3M in Tampa
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
Tampa actually gets more: 243 pleasant days a year.
A similar weekend lineup to Tampa.
65/100
5% higher than Tampa
vs 62/100 in Tampa
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
25% lower than Tampa
vs 92/100 in Tampa
19
72% fewer than Tampa
vs 68 nonstops in Tampa
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