with $100k coming in, swapping out of Philadelphia
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
below Philadelphia's monthly cost
You'd feel the difference in Fayetteville. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to Philadelphia.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
21% cheaper than Philadelphia(vs $1,869/mo)
4.5%
$193/mo less in state tax than Philadelphia
vs 6.82% in Philadelphia
$6,481/mo
$585 more than Philadelphia
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
34% cheaper than Philadelphia
vs $393k in Philadelphia
392k
vs 6.2M in Philadelphia
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Philadelphia only logs 173 pleasant days.
Lighter on events: Philadelphia packs 12.3× more into a month.
51/100
26% lower than Philadelphia
vs 69/100 in Philadelphia
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
24% lower than Philadelphia
vs 100/100 in Philadelphia
4
97% fewer than Philadelphia
vs 122 nonstops in Philadelphia
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