same $100k income, fresh start from Boise
changea dispatch from
fayetteville
AR
36.06°N
94.16°W
Fayetteville is the University of Arkansas, Razorback football (call those hogs), and the Ozark mountains rising right outside town. The Walmart and Tyson HQ are in nearby Bentonville, which has reshaped the region's economy. The downtown square farmers market is one of the country's best. The food scene has grown up fast. Surprising for the region.
the verdict
lighter monthly cost than Boise
Not a fortune, but real money. Fayetteville runs cheaper than Boise month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,606/mo
10% cheaper than Boise(vs $1,794/mo)
4.4%
$117/mo less in state tax than Boise
vs 5.8% in Boise
$6,361/mo
$305 more than Boise
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$367k
25% cheaper than Boise
vs $490k in Boise
590k
vs 827k in Boise
field notes, weather & such.
170
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Boise only manages 166 of those.
But the calendar thins out: Boise stays 4.9× busier.
64/100
22% lower than Boise
vs 82/100 in Boise
Closest outdoor draw: Hobbs State Park / Conservation Management Area, 22 mi.
82/100
15% lower than Boise
vs 96/100 in Boise
14
12% fewer than Boise
vs 16 nonstops in Boise
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