same $100k income, fresh start from Lansing
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 Lansing
Fayetteville costs more than Lansing, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
17% more expensive than Lansing(vs $1,259/mo)
4.5%
$21/mo more in state tax than Lansing
vs 4.25% in Lansing
$6,481/mo
$239 less than Lansing
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
6% more expensive than Lansing
vs $244k in Lansing
392k
vs 473k in Lansing
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Lansing only logs 153 pleasant days.
On par with Lansing for events and shows.
51/100
11% lower than Lansing
vs 57/100 in Lansing
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
5% lower than Lansing
vs 80/100 in Lansing
4
33% fewer than Lansing
vs 6 nonstops in Lansing
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