with $100k coming in, swapping out of San Diego
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 San Diego's monthly cost
Fayetteville sits well below San Diego on cost. Same paycheck, a noticeably lighter month.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
49% cheaper than San Diego(vs $2,890/mo)
4.5%
$400/mo less in state tax than San Diego
vs 9.3% in San Diego
$6,481/mo
$1,813 more than San Diego
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
75% cheaper than San Diego
vs $1010k in San Diego
392k
vs 3.3M in San Diego
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
San Diego has the edge here, logging 332 pleasant days a year.
San Diego hosts 11.6× more events.
51/100
32% lower than San Diego
vs 75/100 in San Diego
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
23% lower than San Diego
vs 99/100 in San Diego
4
93% fewer than San Diego
vs 55 nonstops in San Diego
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