with $100k coming in, swapping out of Trenton
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
lighter monthly cost than Trenton
Fayetteville sits well below Trenton on cost. Same paycheck, a noticeably lighter month.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
42% cheaper than Trenton(vs $2,540/mo)
4.5%
$156/mo less in state tax than Trenton
vs 6.37% in Trenton
$6,481/mo
$1,218 more than Trenton
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
44% cheaper than Trenton
vs $456k in Trenton
392k
vs 382k in Trenton
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Trenton only logs 171 pleasant days.
A month here packs 1.4× the events of Trenton.
51/100
28% lower than Trenton
vs 71/100 in Trenton
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
14% lower than Trenton
vs 88/100 in Trenton
4
97% fewer than Trenton
vs 123 nonstops in Trenton
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