with $100k coming in, swapping out of Manchester
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
less monthly outlay than Manchester
You'd feel the difference in Fayetteville. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to Manchester.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
29% cheaper than Manchester(vs $2,092/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Manchester
vs 0% in Manchester
$6,481/mo
$240 more than Manchester
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
53% cheaper than Manchester
vs $548k in Manchester
392k
vs 427k in Manchester
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Manchester barely cracks 154 pleasant ones.
Things to do run about even with Manchester.
51/100
18% lower than Manchester
vs 62/100 in Manchester
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
22% lower than Manchester
vs 98/100 in Manchester
4
69% fewer than Manchester
vs 13 nonstops in Manchester
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