on $100k a year, leaving New York
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 New York
In Fayetteville, rent stops being the headline. The cost gap shows up every month without you trying.
a quick ledger.
$1,606/mo
52% cheaper than New York(vs $3,329/mo)
4.4%
$528/mo less in state tax than New York
vs 10.73% in New York
$6,361/mo
$2,251 more than New York
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$367k
50% cheaper than New York
vs $739k in New York
590k
vs 19.5M in New York
field notes, weather & such.
170
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
New York has the edge here, logging 171 pleasant days a year.
Lighter on events: New York packs 488.4× more into a month.
64/100
18% lower than New York
vs 78/100 in New York
Closest outdoor draw: Hobbs State Park / Conservation Management Area, 22 mi.
82/100
18% lower than New York
vs 100/100 in New York
14
93% fewer than New York
vs 215 nonstops in New York
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