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Is $80k a good salary in Richmond, VA?

workable A $80k salary is 8% below the median household income here ($86,679). After tax you take home about $5,059 a month, and median rent ($1,447) takes 29% of that.

$60,710 take-home a year
Gross pay$80,000
Federal income tax−$8,770
Social Security + Medicare−$6,120
Virginia income tax (approx.)−$4,400
Monthly take-home$5,059
Every two weeks$2,335
$81,751What $80k buys in Richmond, VA, expressed in average-US prices (price level 97.9).
29%Rent share of take-home. Under 25% is comfortable, 25–35% workable, above 35% tight.

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Median household income and rent: Census 2024 ACS 5-year. Household income covers all earners, so compare with care if you live alone. Take-home is an estimate for a single filer.