$100k a year, no longer in Phoenix
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
less monthly outlay than Phoenix
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Fayetteville is everything that isn't rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
15% cheaper than Phoenix(vs $1,739/mo)
4.5%
$167/mo more in state tax than Phoenix
vs 2.5% in Phoenix
$6,481/mo
$95 more than Phoenix
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
44% cheaper than Phoenix
vs $458k in Phoenix
392k
vs 5.1M in Phoenix
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Phoenix barely cracks 181 pleasant ones.
Phoenix hosts 13.3× more events.
51/100
23% lower than Phoenix
vs 66/100 in Phoenix
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
22% lower than Phoenix
vs 97/100 in Phoenix
4
96% fewer than Phoenix
vs 91 nonstops in Phoenix
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