with $100k coming in, swapping out of Lexington
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
below Lexington's monthly cost
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Fayetteville is everything that isn't rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
1% cheaper than Lexington(vs $1,488/mo)
4.5%
vs 4.5% in Lexington
$6,481/mo
$11 more than Lexington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
21% cheaper than Lexington
vs $324k in Lexington
392k
vs 520k in Lexington
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Lexington barely cracks 171 pleasant ones.
Lexington hosts 2.8× more events.
51/100
15% lower than Lexington
vs 60/100 in Lexington
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
14% lower than Lexington
vs 88/100 in Lexington
4
69% fewer than Lexington
vs 13 nonstops in Lexington
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