with $100k coming in, swapping out of Memphis
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 premium over Memphis
Fayetteville costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
3% more expensive than Memphis(vs $1,436/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Memphis
vs 0% in Memphis
$6,481/mo
$416 less than Memphis
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
6% more expensive than Memphis
vs $244k in Memphis
392k
vs 1.3M in Memphis
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Memphis keeps to 185 pleasant days a year.
Memphis hosts 2.4× more events.
51/100
9% lower than Memphis
vs 56/100 in Memphis
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
15% lower than Memphis
vs 89/100 in Memphis
4
87% fewer than Memphis
vs 32 nonstops in Memphis
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