Richmond, United States 🇺🇸
#71
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Nomad Score:
67%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to other US cities, with reasonable prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
63%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are moderate but rising, especially in popular neighborhoods.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Grocery prices are reasonable, with a good mix of affordable and premium options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
68%
Weight: 20
Public transit is available but limited; car ownership is common and adds to costs.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are affordable with many free or low-cost cultural events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
72%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are moderately priced, with many options including budget gyms.
💱 Currency Stability
95%
Weight: 30
USD is a stable and widely accepted currency with minimal fluctuation.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
84%
Weight: 100
Reliable high-speed internet with widespread fiber availability in urban areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
73%
Weight: 40
Several coworking spaces exist, though not as abundant as in larger metro areas.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
80%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free WiFi, suitable for casual remote work.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
71%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but limited compared to major nomad hubs.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
45%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad hotspot, fewer nomads compared to coastal cities.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good coverage.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Good balance with a slower pace than major US metros and access to nature.
🌳 Environmental Quality
69%
Weight: 15
Moderate air and environmental quality; some urban pollution but decent green initiatives.
🧼 Cleanliness
70%
Weight: 10
Generally clean urban areas with occasional litter in busy districts.
🗨️ Language Barrier
98%
Weight: 30
English is the primary language, no significant language barriers for English speakers.
💨 Air Quality
65%
Weight: 15
Air quality is average; occasional smog and pollution during summer months.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
72%
Weight: 25
Good schools and family-oriented amenities available.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
82%
Weight: 20
Good healthcare facilities with access to quality hospitals and clinics.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
40%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is expensive without insurance; costs can be prohibitive for nomads.
🏥 Healthcare
75%
Weight: 20
High quality but costly healthcare system overall.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
76%
Weight: 80
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters; some rain but generally pleasant.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
52%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of hurricanes and occasional flooding during storm season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
79%
Weight: 10
Several parks and outdoor spaces available within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
87%
Weight: 15
Most buildings and public spaces are well air-conditioned, important for hot summers.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
68%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with hot summers and mild winters, some seasonal changes in foliage.
🔊 Noise Pollution
60%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; quieter in residential areas but some urban noise downtown.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
74%
Weight: 20
Rich historical and cultural scene with museums, theaters, and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
65%
Weight: 15
Moderate nightlife with bars and live music but less vibrant than larger cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
77%
Weight: 15
Access to rivers, parks, and nearby natural areas for outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
60%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language learning options beyond English; some Spanish classes available.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
70%
Weight: 10
Good availability of historical tours and local cultural experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
68%
Weight: 10
Museums, galleries, and theaters provide indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
76%
Weight: 25
Diverse food scene with Southern cuisine and growing international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
71%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios available catering to different styles and levels.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
73%
Weight: 15
Good range of gyms and fitness centers throughout the city.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
74%
Weight: 15
Increasing availability of organic and health-focused food stores and restaurants.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
Eastern Time Zone is convenient for North American business hours but less so for Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
62%
Weight: 25
Some professional and tech meetups but smaller scale compared to major hubs.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
65%
Weight: 20
Moderate local remote job market; more opportunities in nearby larger cities.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
60%
Weight: 20
Limited freelance community but growing with more coworking spaces.
🏢 Coworking Quality
70%
Weight: 30
Decent coworking spaces with good amenities but fewer options overall.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
58%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem but still small compared to major tech cities.
💳 Local Payment Services
75%
Weight: 10
Standard US payment infrastructure with widespread card and mobile payment acceptance.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
55%
Weight: 15
Limited local adoption; some interest but not a major crypto hub.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
72%
Weight: 30
Richmond International Airport offers domestic flights; limited international connections.
🚇 Public Transit
55%
Weight: 20
Public transit is limited and not very extensive; car is preferred mode.
🚶 Walkability
67%
Weight: 20
Downtown and some neighborhoods are walkable; suburban areas less so.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
80%
Weight: 15
Uber and Lyft widely available and reliable.
🚲 Cycling
60%
Weight: 10
Some bike lanes and trails but cycling infrastructure is limited.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
65%
Weight: 15
Bus and train options exist but are limited; car travel is common.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
58%
Weight: 10
Limited availability of scooter and bike rentals compared to larger cities.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
85%
Weight: 20
Strong 4G and growing 5G coverage throughout the city and suburbs.
🔒 VPN Reliability
90%
Weight: 20
Reliable VPN services with no significant restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
80%
Weight: 15
Generally stable power supply with occasional outages during storms.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
65%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in some public spaces but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
40%
Weight: 40
US visa process is complex and often restrictive for digital nomads.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; Virginia state taxes apply; US tax system complex for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
90%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech under US law.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Generally stable but some political polarization present.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
55%
Weight: 15
Challenging for non-residents; requires documentation and sometimes in-person visits.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
70%
Weight: 10
Business registration process is straightforward but involves paperwork and fees.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available in the US.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
55%
Weight: 50
Moderate friendliness; lacks dedicated nomad infrastructure but welcoming community.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
48%
Weight: 25
Few dedicated nomad events; some tech and startup meetups available.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
55%
Weight: 20
Limited online nomad community specific to Richmond.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
60%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety; some neighborhoods have higher crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and welcoming for women, with active community groups.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Diverse population with ongoing efforts toward inclusivity, though some tensions exist.