$100k a year, no longer in Salem
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
cheaper each month than Salem
Fayetteville is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
10% cheaper than Salem(vs $1,642/mo)
4.5%
$354/mo less in state tax than Salem
vs 8.75% in Salem
$6,481/mo
$519 more than Salem
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
43% cheaper than Salem
vs $452k in Salem
392k
vs 437k in Salem
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Salem has the edge here, logging 201 pleasant days a year.
A real upgrade on things to do: 15.0× Salem's pace.
51/100
26% lower than Salem
vs 69/100 in Salem
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
14% lower than Salem
vs 88/100 in Salem
4
0% fewer than Salem
vs 0 nonstops in Salem
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