$100k a year, no longer in Pensacola
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
the monthly cost of moving past Pensacola
Almost a wash on cost. The case for Fayetteville is about what you'd do there, not what you'd save.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
16% cheaper than Pensacola(vs $1,752/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Pensacola
vs 0% in Pensacola
$6,481/mo
$100 less than Pensacola
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
15% cheaper than Pensacola
vs $303k in Pensacola
392k
vs 530k in Pensacola
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Pensacola edges ahead with 226 pleasant days.
But the calendar thins out: Pensacola stays 1.7× busier.
51/100
26% lower than Pensacola
vs 69/100 in Pensacola
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
19% higher than Pensacola
vs 64/100 in Pensacola
4
64% fewer than Pensacola
vs 11 nonstops in Pensacola
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