$100k a year, no longer in Birmingham
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
more expensive each month than Birmingham
A small premium for Fayetteville. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
5% more expensive than Birmingham(vs $1,407/mo)
4.5%
$42/mo less in state tax than Birmingham
vs 5% in Birmingham
$6,481/mo
$29 less than Birmingham
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
1% cheaper than Birmingham
vs $261k in Birmingham
392k
vs 1.2M in Birmingham
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Birmingham only manages 171 of those.
Birmingham hosts 6.0× more events.
51/100
16% lower than Birmingham
vs 61/100 in Birmingham
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
4% lower than Birmingham
vs 79/100 in Birmingham
4
80% fewer than Birmingham
vs 20 nonstops in Birmingham
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