on $100k a year, leaving Columbia
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 Columbia's monthly cost
The gap is real. Fayetteville costs noticeably less than Columbia, every month.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
5% cheaper than Columbia(vs $1,551/mo)
4.5%
$167/mo less in state tax than Columbia
vs 6.5% in Columbia
$6,481/mo
$240 more than Columbia
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
1% more expensive than Columbia
vs $255k in Columbia
392k
vs 857k in Columbia
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Columbia barely cracks 189 pleasant ones.
Comparable to Columbia for events and concerts.
51/100
7% lower than Columbia
vs 55/100 in Columbia
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
11% lower than Columbia
vs 85/100 in Columbia
4
60% fewer than Columbia
vs 10 nonstops in Columbia
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