same $100k income, fresh start from Huntsville
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
pricier each month than Huntsville
Fayetteville edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,606/mo
17% more expensive than Huntsville(vs $1,374/mo)
4.4%
$50/mo less in state tax than Huntsville
vs 5% in Huntsville
$6,361/mo
$182 less than Huntsville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$367k
16% more expensive than Huntsville
vs $316k in Huntsville
590k
vs 527k in Huntsville
field notes, weather & such.
170
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Huntsville actually gets more: 177 pleasant days a year.
75% fewer events than Huntsville. The pace eases up.
64/100
10% higher than Huntsville
vs 58/100 in Huntsville
Closest outdoor draw: Hobbs State Park / Conservation Management Area, 22 mi.
82/100
17% higher than Huntsville
vs 70/100 in Huntsville
14
56% more than Huntsville
vs 9 nonstops in Huntsville
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