with $100k coming in, swapping out of Madison
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
cheaper each month than Madison
You'd feel the difference in Fayetteville. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to Madison.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
12% cheaper than Madison(vs $1,673/mo)
4.5%
$148/mo less in state tax than Madison
vs 6.27% in Madison
$6,481/mo
$343 more than Madison
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
45% cheaper than Madison
vs $465k in Madison
392k
vs 694k in Madison
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Madison keeps to 147 pleasant days a year.
Noticeably quieter than Madison. About 63% fewer events on a typical month.
51/100
24% lower than Madison
vs 67/100 in Madison
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
14% lower than Madison
vs 88/100 in Madison
4
64% fewer than Madison
vs 11 nonstops in Madison
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