$100k salary, packing up from Phoenix
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
the monthly premium over Phoenix
Almost a wash on cost. The case for Fayetteville is about what you'd do there, not what you'd save.
a quick ledger.
$1,606/mo
8% cheaper than Phoenix(vs $1,739/mo)
4.4%
$158/mo more in state tax than Phoenix
vs 2.5% in Phoenix
$6,361/mo
$25 less than Phoenix
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$367k
20% cheaper than Phoenix
vs $458k in Phoenix
590k
vs 5.1M in Phoenix
field notes, weather & such.
170
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Phoenix edges ahead with 181 pleasant days.
Noticeably quieter than Phoenix. About 96% fewer events on a typical month.
64/100
3% lower than Phoenix
vs 66/100 in Phoenix
Closest outdoor draw: Hobbs State Park / Conservation Management Area, 22 mi.
82/100
15% lower than Phoenix
vs 97/100 in Phoenix
14
85% fewer than Phoenix
vs 91 nonstops in Phoenix
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