$100k a year, no longer in Detroit
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
the monthly cost of moving past Detroit
A small premium for Fayetteville. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
0% more expensive than Detroit(vs $1,472/mo)
4.5%
$21/mo more in state tax than Detroit
vs 4.25% in Detroit
$6,481/mo
$26 less than Detroit
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
2% cheaper than Detroit
vs $262k in Detroit
392k
vs 4.3M in Detroit
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Detroit only manages 160 of those.
Noticeably quieter than Detroit. About 83% fewer events on a typical month.
51/100
9% higher than Detroit
vs 47/100 in Detroit
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
23% lower than Detroit
vs 99/100 in Detroit
4
97% fewer than Detroit
vs 135 nonstops in Detroit
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