$100k a year, no longer in Tucson
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 Tucson
You'd pay for Richmond. The question is whether the days are worth the difference.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
17% more expensive than Tucson(vs $1,444/mo)
5.75%
$271/mo more in state tax than Tucson
vs 2.5% in Tucson
$6,163/mo
$518 less than Tucson
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
12% more expensive than Tucson
vs $352k in Tucson
1.4M
vs 1.1M in Tucson
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
Tucson actually gets more: 202 pleasant days a year.
A real upgrade on things to do: 1.8× Tucson's pace.
65/100
2% lower than Tucson
vs 66/100 in Tucson
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
3% higher than Tucson
vs 67/100 in Tucson
19
19% more than Tucson
vs 16 nonstops in Tucson
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