$100k a year, no longer in Los Angeles
changea dispatch from
virginia beach
VA
36.85°N
75.98°W
Virginia Beach is a three-mile boardwalk, a giant Neptune statue keeping watch, and Atlantic surf that's warm in August and gentle in September. The military presence (Navy and Air Force) gives the city a structured, welcoming feel. False Cape and Back Bay nature areas are wild marshland just south of the high-rises. October on the boardwalk might be the prettiest month on the East Coast.
the verdict
less monthly outlay than Los Angeles
Virginia Beach runs on a fraction of Los Angeles's budget. Same paycheck, real lifestyle upgrade.
a quick ledger.
$1,819/mo
37% cheaper than Los Angeles(vs $2,899/mo)
5.75%
$296/mo less in state tax than Los Angeles
vs 9.3% in Los Angeles
$6,035/mo
$1,376 more than Los Angeles
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$375k
64% cheaper than Los Angeles
vs $1029k in Los Angeles
1.8M
vs 12.8M in Los Angeles
field notes, weather & such.
211
pleasant days a year, in virginia beach.
Los Angeles actually gets more: 283 pleasant days a year.
Noticeably quieter than Los Angeles. About 91% fewer events on a typical month.
57/100
15% lower than Los Angeles
vs 67/100 in Los Angeles
Closest outdoor draw: First Landing State Park, 4.7 mi.
88/100
8% lower than Los Angeles
vs 96/100 in Los Angeles
17
89% fewer than Los Angeles
vs 150 nonstops in Los Angeles
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