with $100k coming in, swapping out of Springfield
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 Springfield
You'd feel the difference in Fayetteville. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to Springfield.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
23% cheaper than Springfield(vs $1,913/mo)
4.5%
$42/mo less in state tax than Springfield
vs 5% in Springfield
$6,481/mo
$477 more than Springfield
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
31% cheaper than Springfield
vs $373k in Springfield
392k
vs 460k in Springfield
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Springfield keeps to 147 pleasant days a year.
A month here packs 2.5× the events of Springfield.
51/100
23% lower than Springfield
vs 66/100 in Springfield
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
13% lower than Springfield
vs 87/100 in Springfield
4
85% fewer than Springfield
vs 26 nonstops in Springfield
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