$100k a year, no longer in Huntsville
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 each month than Huntsville ran you
Fayetteville edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
7% more expensive than Huntsville(vs $1,374/mo)
4.5%
$42/mo less in state tax than Huntsville
vs 5% in Huntsville
$6,481/mo
$62 less than Huntsville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
18% cheaper than Huntsville
vs $316k in Huntsville
392k
vs 527k in Huntsville
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Huntsville only manages 177 of those.
But the calendar thins out: Huntsville stays 2.1× busier.
51/100
12% lower than Huntsville
vs 58/100 in Huntsville
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
9% higher than Huntsville
vs 70/100 in Huntsville
4
56% fewer than Huntsville
vs 9 nonstops in Huntsville
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