on $100k a year, leaving Durham
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 Durham, every month
Fayetteville gives you room Durham doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
12% cheaper than Durham(vs $1,684/mo)
4.5%
vs 4.5% in Durham
$6,481/mo
$207 more than Durham
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
38% cheaper than Durham
vs $415k in Durham
392k
vs 609k in Durham
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Durham barely cracks 178 pleasant ones.
57% fewer events than Durham. The pace eases up.
51/100
2% higher than Durham
vs 50/100 in Durham
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
5% lower than Durham
vs 80/100 in Durham
4
90% fewer than Durham
vs 39 nonstops in Durham
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