$100k a year, no longer in New Orleans
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 New Orleans, every month
On paper, Fayetteville and New Orleans are twins. In practice they live very differently.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
8% cheaper than New Orleans(vs $1,612/mo)
4.5%
$125/mo more in state tax than New Orleans
vs 3% in New Orleans
$6,481/mo
$10 more than New Orleans
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
1% cheaper than New Orleans
vs $259k in New Orleans
392k
vs 962k in New Orleans
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
New Orleans edges ahead with 235 pleasant days.
Noticeably quieter than New Orleans. About 84% fewer events on a typical month.
51/100
7% lower than New Orleans
vs 55/100 in New Orleans
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
22% lower than New Orleans
vs 98/100 in New Orleans
4
90% fewer than New Orleans
vs 39 nonstops in New Orleans
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