$100k salary, packing up from Raleigh
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 Raleigh's monthly cost
Cost barely budges between Fayetteville and Raleigh. Pick this one for the texture of the days, not the math.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
11% cheaper than Raleigh(vs $1,663/mo)
4.5%
vs 4.5% in Raleigh
$6,481/mo
$186 more than Raleigh
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
42% cheaper than Raleigh
vs $440k in Raleigh
392k
vs 1.5M in Raleigh
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Raleigh actually gets more: 201 pleasant days a year.
Raleigh hosts 3.1× more events.
51/100
12% lower than Raleigh
vs 58/100 in Raleigh
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
22% lower than Raleigh
vs 97/100 in Raleigh
4
90% fewer than Raleigh
vs 39 nonstops in Raleigh
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