$100k a year, no longer in Hagerstown
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
less monthly outlay than Hagerstown
Fayetteville is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
7% cheaper than Hagerstown(vs $1,587/mo)
4.5%
$308/mo less in state tax than Hagerstown
vs 8.2% in Hagerstown
$6,481/mo
$418 more than Hagerstown
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
20% cheaper than Hagerstown
vs $321k in Hagerstown
392k
vs 305k in Hagerstown
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Hagerstown only manages 160 of those.
Things to do run about even with Hagerstown.
51/100
9% lower than Hagerstown
vs 56/100 in Hagerstown
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
14% lower than Hagerstown
vs 88/100 in Hagerstown
4
100% more than Hagerstown
vs 2 nonstops in Hagerstown
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