on $100k a year, leaving Melbourne
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 Melbourne, every month
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Fayetteville is everything that isn't rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
22% cheaper than Melbourne(vs $1,895/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Melbourne
vs 0% in Melbourne
$6,481/mo
$43 more than Melbourne
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
27% cheaper than Melbourne
vs $351k in Melbourne
392k
vs 644k in Melbourne
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Melbourne has the edge here, logging 254 pleasant days a year.
51/100
7% lower than Melbourne
vs 55/100 in Melbourne
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
10% lower than Melbourne
vs 84/100 in Melbourne
4
100% more than Melbourne
vs 2 nonstops in Melbourne
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