same $100k income, fresh start from Hagerstown
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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lighter monthly cost than Hagerstown
Not a fortune, but real money. Wilmington runs cheaper than Hagerstown month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,675/mo
6% more expensive than Hagerstown(vs $1,587/mo)
4.5%
$308/mo less in state tax than Hagerstown
vs 8.2% in Hagerstown
$6,283/mo
$220 more than Hagerstown
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$448k
39% more expensive than Hagerstown
vs $321k in Hagerstown
467k
vs 305k in Hagerstown
field notes, weather & such.
235
pleasant days a year, in wilmington.
Hagerstown only manages 160 of those.
Comparable to Hagerstown for events and concerts.
54/100
4% lower than Hagerstown
vs 56/100 in Hagerstown
Closest outdoor draw: Lake Waccamaw State Park, 32.5 mi.
67/100
24% lower than Hagerstown
vs 88/100 in Hagerstown
5
150% more than Hagerstown
vs 2 nonstops in Hagerstown
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