same $100k income, fresh start from Madison
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 Madison
Not a fortune, but real money. Fayetteville runs cheaper than Madison month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,606/mo
4% cheaper than Madison(vs $1,673/mo)
4.4%
$156/mo less in state tax than Madison
vs 6.27% in Madison
$6,361/mo
$223 more than Madison
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$367k
21% cheaper than Madison
vs $465k in Madison
590k
vs 694k in Madison
field notes, weather & such.
170
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Madison keeps to 147 pleasant days a year.
Madison hosts 5.0× more events.
64/100
4% lower than Madison
vs 67/100 in Madison
Closest outdoor draw: Hobbs State Park / Conservation Management Area, 22 mi.
82/100
7% lower than Madison
vs 88/100 in Madison
14
27% more than Madison
vs 11 nonstops in Madison
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