same $100k income, fresh start from 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
Not a fortune, but real money. Fayetteville runs cheaper than Portland month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
17% cheaper than Portland(vs $1,781/mo)
4.5%
$354/mo less in state tax than Portland
vs 8.75% in Portland
$6,481/mo
$658 more than Portland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
54% cheaper than Portland
vs $562k in Portland
392k
vs 2.5M in Portland
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Portland keeps to 178 pleasant days a year.
Portland hosts 8.2× more events.
51/100
41% lower than Portland
vs 87/100 in Portland
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
24% lower than Portland
vs 100/100 in Portland
4
93% fewer than Portland
vs 57 nonstops in Portland
same energy as fayetteville, different zip code:
compare fayetteville with:
