$100k salary, packing up from Montgomery
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 Montgomery
Barely costlier than Montgomery. If Fayetteville pulls you in, it's the life it offers, not the price tag.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
7% more expensive than Montgomery(vs $1,376/mo)
4.5%
$42/mo less in state tax than Montgomery
vs 5% in Montgomery
$6,481/mo
$60 less than Montgomery
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
22% more expensive than Montgomery
vs $212k in Montgomery
392k
vs 385k in Montgomery
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Montgomery only logs 181 pleasant days.
53% fewer events than Montgomery. The pace eases up.
51/100
16% higher than Montgomery
vs 44/100 in Montgomery
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
25% higher than Montgomery
vs 61/100 in Montgomery
4
33% more than Montgomery
vs 3 nonstops in Montgomery
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