with $100k coming in, swapping out of Baltimore
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
cheaper each month than Baltimore
You'd feel the difference in Fayetteville. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to Baltimore.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
21% cheaper than Baltimore(vs $1,868/mo)
4.5%
$308/mo less in state tax than Baltimore
vs 8.2% in Baltimore
$6,481/mo
$699 more than Baltimore
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
37% cheaper than Baltimore
vs $412k in Baltimore
392k
vs 2.8M in Baltimore
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Baltimore only logs 168 pleasant days.
78% fewer events than Baltimore. The pace eases up.
51/100
23% lower than Baltimore
vs 66/100 in Baltimore
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
22% lower than Baltimore
vs 98/100 in Baltimore
4
94% fewer than Baltimore
vs 72 nonstops in Baltimore
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