on $100k a year, leaving Tucson
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
the monthly premium over Tucson
Fayetteville edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
2% more expensive than Tucson(vs $1,444/mo)
4.5%
$167/mo more in state tax than Tucson
vs 2.5% in Tucson
$6,481/mo
$200 less than Tucson
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
27% cheaper than Tucson
vs $352k in Tucson
392k
vs 1.1M in Tucson
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Tucson actually gets more: 202 pleasant days a year.
But the calendar thins out: Tucson stays 2.2× busier.
51/100
23% lower than Tucson
vs 66/100 in Tucson
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
13% higher than Tucson
vs 67/100 in Tucson
4
75% fewer than Tucson
vs 16 nonstops in Tucson
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