$100k a year, no longer in Tampa
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
under Tampa, every month
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Fayetteville is everything that isn't rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
26% cheaper than Tampa(vs $1,996/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Tampa
vs 0% in Tampa
$6,481/mo
$144 more than Tampa
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
31% cheaper than Tampa
vs $374k in Tampa
392k
vs 3.3M in Tampa
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Tampa actually gets more: 243 pleasant days a year.
Lighter on events: Tampa packs 3.2× more into a month.
51/100
18% lower than Tampa
vs 62/100 in Tampa
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
17% lower than Tampa
vs 92/100 in Tampa
4
94% fewer than Tampa
vs 68 nonstops in Tampa
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