on $100k a year, leaving Portland
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
lighter monthly cost than Portland
Fayetteville runs on a fraction of Portland's budget. Same paycheck, real lifestyle upgrade.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
35% cheaper than Portland(vs $2,285/mo)
4.5%
$250/mo less in state tax than Portland
vs 7.5% in Portland
$6,481/mo
$1,058 more than Portland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
53% cheaper than Portland
vs $543k in Portland
392k
vs 566k in Portland
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Portland only logs 145 pleasant days.
But the calendar thins out: Portland stays 2.1× busier.
51/100
28% lower than Portland
vs 71/100 in Portland
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
22% lower than Portland
vs 98/100 in Portland
4
100% more than Portland
vs 2 nonstops in Portland
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