$100k a year, no longer in Augusta
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
less monthly outlay than Augusta
Fayetteville and Augusta land close on cost. The reasons to move are about how you'd live, not what you'd save.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
2% more expensive than Augusta(vs $1,443/mo)
4.5%
$82/mo less in state tax than Augusta
vs 5.49% in Augusta
$6,481/mo
$48 more than Augusta
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
4% more expensive than Augusta
vs $247k in Augusta
392k
vs 628k in Augusta
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Augusta only logs 191 pleasant days.
Nights and weekends fill up faster. 5.0× more on the calendar than Augusta.
51/100
11% higher than Augusta
vs 46/100 in Augusta
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
3% higher than Augusta
vs 74/100 in Augusta
4
33% more than Augusta
vs 3 nonstops in Augusta
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