$100k a year, no longer in Gainesville
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
more expensive each month than Gainesville
You'd pay for Fayetteville. The question is whether the days are worth the difference.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
10% cheaper than Gainesville(vs $1,645/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Gainesville
vs 0% in Gainesville
$6,481/mo
$207 less than Gainesville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
19% cheaper than Gainesville
vs $317k in Gainesville
392k
vs 350k in Gainesville
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Gainesville has the edge here, logging 206 pleasant days a year.
A real upgrade on things to do: 5.0× Gainesville's pace.
51/100
19% lower than Gainesville
vs 63/100 in Gainesville
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
16% lower than Gainesville
vs 91/100 in Gainesville
4
20% fewer than Gainesville
vs 5 nonstops in Gainesville
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