$100k a year, no longer in Honolulu
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 Honolulu, every month
Move to Fayetteville and the monthly math gets easier. Honolulu's rent is the headline; Fayetteville's is a footnote.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
48% cheaper than Honolulu(vs $2,843/mo)
4.5%
$542/mo less in state tax than Honolulu
vs 11% in Honolulu
$6,481/mo
$1,907 more than Honolulu
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
76% cheaper than Honolulu
vs $1061k in Honolulu
392k
vs 989k in Honolulu
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Honolulu has the edge here, logging 316 pleasant days a year.
Lighter on events: Honolulu packs 6.3× more into a month.
51/100
7% lower than Honolulu
vs 55/100 in Honolulu
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
23% lower than Honolulu
vs 99/100 in Honolulu
4
92% fewer than Honolulu
vs 51 nonstops in Honolulu
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