same $100k income, fresh start from Durham
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 Durham
On paper, Fayetteville and Durham are twins. In practice they live very differently.
a quick ledger.
$1,606/mo
5% cheaper than Durham(vs $1,684/mo)
4.4%
$8/mo less in state tax than Durham
vs 4.5% in Durham
$6,361/mo
$87 more than Durham
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$367k
11% cheaper than Durham
vs $415k in Durham
590k
vs 609k in Durham
field notes, weather & such.
170
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Durham edges ahead with 178 pleasant days.
Noticeably quieter than Durham. About 77% fewer events on a typical month.
64/100
28% higher than Durham
vs 50/100 in Durham
Closest outdoor draw: Hobbs State Park / Conservation Management Area, 22 mi.
82/100
3% higher than Durham
vs 80/100 in Durham
14
64% fewer than Durham
vs 39 nonstops in Durham
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