on $100k a year, leaving New York
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
lighter monthly cost than New York
Move to Fayetteville and the monthly math gets easier. New York's rent is the headline; Fayetteville's is a footnote.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
56% cheaper than New York(vs $3,329/mo)
4.5%
$519/mo less in state tax than New York
vs 10.73% in New York
$6,481/mo
$2,371 more than New York
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
65% cheaper than New York
vs $739k in New York
392k
vs 19.5M in New York
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
New York keeps to 171 pleasant days a year.
Noticeably quieter than New York. About 100% fewer events on a typical month.
51/100
35% lower than New York
vs 78/100 in New York
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
24% lower than New York
vs 100/100 in New York
4
98% fewer than New York
vs 215 nonstops in New York
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