$100k salary, packing up from Chicago
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
below Chicago's monthly cost
The gap is real. Fayetteville costs noticeably less than Chicago, every month.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
32% cheaper than Chicago(vs $2,170/mo)
4.5%
$38/mo less in state tax than Chicago
vs 4.95% in Chicago
$6,481/mo
$730 more than Chicago
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
29% cheaper than Chicago
vs $365k in Chicago
392k
vs 9.3M in Chicago
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Chicago keeps to 153 pleasant days a year.
Chicago hosts 86.3× more events.
51/100
27% lower than Chicago
vs 70/100 in Chicago
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
24% lower than Chicago
vs 100/100 in Chicago
4
98% fewer than Chicago
vs 217 nonstops in Chicago
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