$100k a year, no longer in Myrtle Beach
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
under Myrtle Beach, every month
Fayetteville is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
14% cheaper than Myrtle Beach(vs $1,727/mo)
4.5%
$167/mo less in state tax than Myrtle Beach
vs 6.5% in Myrtle Beach
$6,481/mo
$416 more than Myrtle Beach
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
29% cheaper than Myrtle Beach
vs $361k in Myrtle Beach
392k
vs 397k in Myrtle Beach
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Myrtle Beach has the edge here, logging 249 pleasant days a year.
35% fewer events than Myrtle Beach. The pace eases up.
51/100
12% lower than Myrtle Beach
vs 58/100 in Myrtle Beach
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
38% higher than Myrtle Beach
vs 55/100 in Myrtle Beach
4
83% fewer than Myrtle Beach
vs 23 nonstops in Myrtle Beach
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