$100k salary, packing up from Columbus
changea dispatch from
fayetteville
NC
35.05°N
78.88°W
Fayetteville's life revolves around Fort Liberty (recently renamed from Fort Bragg), one of the largest military installations in the world. The Cape Fear River runs past, the airborne and special operations museum is excellent, and the food scene reflects the international military families that cycle through. Southern, military, and friendly. Quieter than the big NC cities.
the verdict
the monthly premium over Columbus
A small premium for Fayetteville. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
2% cheaper than Columbus(vs $1,511/mo)
4.5%
$43/mo more in state tax than Columbus
vs 3.99% in Columbus
$6,481/mo
$9 less than Columbus
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
26% cheaper than Columbus
vs $350k in Columbus
392k
vs 2.2M in Columbus
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Columbus keeps to 171 pleasant days a year.
87% fewer events than Columbus. The pace eases up.
51/100
11% lower than Columbus
vs 57/100 in Columbus
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
11% lower than Columbus
vs 85/100 in Columbus
4
87% fewer than Columbus
vs 32 nonstops in Columbus
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