$100k a year, no longer in Toledo
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 Toledo
Richmond costs more than Toledo, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
41% more expensive than Toledo(vs $1,197/mo)
5.75%
$147/mo more in state tax than Toledo
vs 3.99% in Toledo
$6,163/mo
$641 less than Toledo
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
101% more expensive than Toledo
vs $196k in Toledo
1.4M
vs 600k in Toledo
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
Toledo only logs 159 pleasant days.
A real upgrade on things to do: 2.3× Toledo's pace.
65/100
18% higher than Toledo
vs 55/100 in Toledo
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
21% higher than Toledo
vs 57/100 in Toledo
19
375% more than Toledo
vs 4 nonstops in Toledo
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