on $100k a year, leaving Seattle
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 Seattle's monthly cost
Fayetteville gives you room Seattle doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
33% cheaper than Seattle(vs $2,193/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Seattle
vs 0% in Seattle
$6,481/mo
$341 more than Seattle
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
67% cheaper than Seattle
vs $791k in Seattle
392k
vs 4.0M in Seattle
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Seattle barely cracks 182 pleasant ones.
94% fewer events than Seattle. The pace eases up.
51/100
45% lower than Seattle
vs 93/100 in Seattle
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
22% lower than Seattle
vs 98/100 in Seattle
4
96% fewer than Seattle
vs 90 nonstops in Seattle
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