same $100k income, fresh start from Richmond
changea dispatch from
wilmington
NC
34.23°N
77.95°W
Wilmington has been called 'Hollywood East' for the volume of film and TV produced here (Dawson's Creek, One Tree Hill, and dozens of features). The historic riverfront on the Cape Fear is genuinely charming, and Wrightsville Beach is 15 minutes away. The food scene punches above its weight, especially seafood. UNCW keeps it youthful. A coastal city with both beach and downtown charm.
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under Richmond, every month
A near-tie on cost. What separates Wilmington is the life around the numbers.
a quick ledger.
$1,675/mo
1% cheaper than Richmond(vs $1,691/mo)
4.5%
$104/mo less in state tax than Richmond
vs 5.75% in Richmond
$6,283/mo
$120 more than Richmond
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$448k
14% more expensive than Richmond
vs $394k in Richmond
467k
vs 1.4M in Richmond
field notes, weather & such.
235
pleasant days a year, in wilmington.
Richmond only manages 172 of those.
Lighter on events: Richmond packs 2.9× more into a month.
54/100
17% lower than Richmond
vs 65/100 in Richmond
Closest outdoor draw: Lake Waccamaw State Park, 32.5 mi.
67/100
3% lower than Richmond
vs 69/100 in Richmond
5
74% fewer than Richmond
vs 19 nonstops in Richmond
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