$100k a year, no longer in Atlanta
changea dispatch from
wilmington
NC
34.23°N
77.95°W
Wilmington has been called 'Hollywood East' for the volume of film and TV produced here (Dawson's Creek, One Tree Hill, and dozens of features). The historic riverfront on the Cape Fear is genuinely charming, and Wrightsville Beach is 15 minutes away. The food scene punches above its weight, especially seafood. UNCW keeps it youthful. A coastal city with both beach and downtown charm.
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cheaper each month than Atlanta
Not a fortune, but real money. Wilmington runs cheaper than Atlanta month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,675/mo
8% cheaper than Atlanta(vs $1,814/mo)
4.5%
$82/mo less in state tax than Atlanta
vs 5.49% in Atlanta
$6,283/mo
$221 more than Atlanta
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$448k
16% more expensive than Atlanta
vs $386k in Atlanta
467k
vs 6.3M in Atlanta
field notes, weather & such.
235
pleasant days a year, in wilmington.
Atlanta only manages 204 of those.
Noticeably quieter than Atlanta. About 92% fewer events on a typical month.
54/100
19% lower than Atlanta
vs 67/100 in Atlanta
Closest outdoor draw: Lake Waccamaw State Park, 32.5 mi.
67/100
28% lower than Atlanta
vs 93/100 in Atlanta
5
98% fewer than Atlanta
vs 217 nonstops in Atlanta
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