$100k a year, no longer in Olympia
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 Olympia, every month
Fayetteville and Olympia land close on cost. The reasons to move are about how you'd live, not what you'd save.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
26% cheaper than Olympia(vs $1,991/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Olympia
vs 0% in Olympia
$6,481/mo
$139 more than Olympia
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
52% cheaper than Olympia
vs $533k in Olympia
392k
vs 299k in Olympia
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Olympia only manages 182 of those.
51/100
36% lower than Olympia
vs 80/100 in Olympia
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
14% lower than Olympia
vs 88/100 in Olympia
4
96% fewer than Olympia
vs 90 nonstops in Olympia
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