with $100k coming in, swapping out of Washington
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 Washington
Fayetteville runs on a fraction of Washington's budget. Same paycheck, real lifestyle upgrade.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
37% cheaper than Washington(vs $2,352/mo)
4.5%
$333/mo less in state tax than Washington
vs 8.5% in Washington
$6,481/mo
$1,208 more than Washington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
59% cheaper than Washington
vs $626k in Washington
392k
vs 6.3M in Washington
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Washington only manages 177 of those.
91% fewer events than Washington. The pace eases up.
51/100
41% lower than Washington
vs 87/100 in Washington
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
22% lower than Washington
vs 98/100 in Washington
4
97% fewer than Washington
vs 160 nonstops in Washington
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