on $100k a year, leaving Boston
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 Boston, every month
In Fayetteville, rent stops being the headline. The cost gap shows up every month without you trying.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
53% cheaper than Boston(vs $3,145/mo)
4.5%
$42/mo less in state tax than Boston
vs 5% in Boston
$6,481/mo
$1,709 more than Boston
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
67% cheaper than Boston
vs $771k in Boston
392k
vs 4.9M in Boston
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Boston only manages 160 of those.
91% fewer events than Boston. The pace eases up.
51/100
28% lower than Boston
vs 71/100 in Boston
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
22% lower than Boston
vs 98/100 in Boston
4
96% fewer than Boston
vs 103 nonstops in Boston
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