$100k a year, no longer in Lancaster
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
the monthly cost of moving past Lancaster
Barely costlier than Lancaster. If Fayetteville pulls you in, it's the life it offers, not the price tag.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
3% cheaper than Lancaster(vs $1,517/mo)
4.5%
$119/mo more in state tax than Lancaster
vs 3.07% in Lancaster
$6,481/mo
$80 less than Lancaster
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
33% cheaper than Lancaster
vs $384k in Lancaster
392k
vs 559k in Lancaster
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Lancaster only logs 158 pleasant days.
A similar weekend lineup to Lancaster.
51/100
19% lower than Lancaster
vs 63/100 in Lancaster
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
22% lower than Lancaster
vs 97/100 in Lancaster
4
300% more than Lancaster
vs 1 nonstops in Lancaster
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