on $100k a year, leaving Asheville
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
under Asheville, every month
Fayetteville gives you room Asheville doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
15% cheaper than Asheville(vs $1,738/mo)
4.5%
vs 4.5% in Asheville
$6,481/mo
$261 more than Asheville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
40% cheaper than Asheville
vs $430k in Asheville
392k
vs 417k in Asheville
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Asheville edges ahead with 201 pleasant days.
57% fewer events than Asheville. The pace eases up.
51/100
23% lower than Asheville
vs 66/100 in Asheville
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
21% higher than Asheville
vs 63/100 in Asheville
4
50% fewer than Asheville
vs 8 nonstops in Asheville
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