on $100k a year, leaving Lakeland
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
pricier each month than Lakeland
Barely costlier than Lakeland. If Fayetteville pulls you in, it's the life it offers, not the price tag.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
19% cheaper than Lakeland(vs $1,834/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Lakeland
vs 0% in Lakeland
$6,481/mo
$18 less than Lakeland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
14% cheaper than Lakeland
vs $301k in Lakeland
392k
vs 818k in Lakeland
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Lakeland gets 206 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
A similar weekend lineup to Lakeland.
51/100
6% higher than Lakeland
vs 48/100 in Lakeland
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
15% higher than Lakeland
vs 66/100 in Lakeland
4
94% fewer than Lakeland
vs 68 nonstops in Lakeland
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