with $100k coming in, swapping out of Albuquerque
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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
below Albuquerque's monthly cost
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Fayetteville is everything that isn't rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
1% cheaper than Albuquerque(vs $1,489/mo)
4.5%
$117/mo less in state tax than Albuquerque
vs 5.9% in Albuquerque
$6,481/mo
$128 more than Albuquerque
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
27% cheaper than Albuquerque
vs $351k in Albuquerque
392k
vs 924k in Albuquerque
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Albuquerque actually gets more: 205 pleasant days a year.
64% fewer events than Albuquerque. The pace eases up.
51/100
37% lower than Albuquerque
vs 81/100 in Albuquerque
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
19% lower than Albuquerque
vs 94/100 in Albuquerque
4
83% fewer than Albuquerque
vs 23 nonstops in Albuquerque
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