with $100k coming in, swapping out of Washington
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
below Washington's monthly cost
Richmond is the kind of cheap that changes the math. Same salary, a different life on the other side.
a quick ledger.
$1,691/mo
28% cheaper than Washington(vs $2,352/mo)
5.75%
$229/mo less in state tax than Washington
vs 8.5% in Washington
$6,163/mo
$890 more than Washington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$394k
37% cheaper than Washington
vs $626k in Washington
1.4M
vs 6.3M in Washington
field notes, weather & such.
172
pleasant days a year, in richmond.
Washington actually gets more: 177 pleasant days a year.
Lighter on events: Washington packs 2.8× more into a month.
65/100
25% lower than Washington
vs 87/100 in Washington
Closest outdoor draw: Maggie L. Walker, 0.7 mi.
69/100
30% lower than Washington
vs 98/100 in Washington
19
88% fewer than Washington
vs 160 nonstops in Washington
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