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Hi,

I just had a question regarding the cost of living in New Kent County by Richmond. Their starting salary for teachers is 36k. I'm in the NY metro area, so that salary is a very scary number. Is it that much cheaper to live down there? I don't have family or friends in VA. I'd be living on my own. Is 36k enough to live independently in that region? Would it be the same standard of living as a starting teacher in Northern VA?

Thanks :)

Chris
Bulldog Hi Chris,

Believe it or not, 36k is very livable in New Kent for a single person. You won't be rich and you won't be able to buy the "finer" things in life, but you can live comfortably on it. New Kent is also a pretty area - close to history and Richmond, but far enough away to be quiet when you want it. The Census Bureau has a website th...See More
Jul 15, 2010
Chris Bulldog,

Thanks for the info. That was exactly what I needed to hear. Here in the NY metro area, that's how much I made as a clerical aide and I had to live with family. Thanks for the info, and I look forward to submitting my application to New Kent :).

Chris

On 7/15/10, Bulldog wrote: > Hi Chris, > > Believe i...See More
Jul 15, 2010


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