same $100k income, fresh start from Wilmington
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 Wilmington
A near-tie on cost. What separates Fayetteville is the life around the numbers.
a quick ledger.
$1,477/mo
12% cheaper than Wilmington(vs $1,675/mo)
4.5%
vs 4.5% in Wilmington
$6,481/mo
$198 more than Wilmington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$258k
43% cheaper than Wilmington
vs $448k in Wilmington
392k
vs 467k in Wilmington
field notes, weather & such.
193
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Wilmington has the edge here, logging 235 pleasant days a year.
A similar weekend lineup to Wilmington.
51/100
6% lower than Wilmington
vs 54/100 in Wilmington
Closest outdoor draw: Bushy Lake State Natural Area, 16.8 mi.
76/100
13% higher than Wilmington
vs 67/100 in Wilmington
4
20% fewer than Wilmington
vs 5 nonstops in Wilmington
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