same $100k income, fresh start from Hartford
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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 Hartford
Not a fortune, but real money. Wilmington runs cheaper than Hartford month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,675/mo
13% cheaper than Hartford(vs $1,931/mo)
4.5%
$83/mo less in state tax than Hartford
vs 5.5% in Hartford
$6,283/mo
$339 more than Hartford
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$448k
9% more expensive than Hartford
vs $411k in Hartford
467k
vs 1.2M in Hartford
field notes, weather & such.
235
pleasant days a year, in wilmington.
Hartford only manages 148 of those.
31% fewer events than Hartford. The pace eases up.
54/100
19% lower than Hartford
vs 67/100 in Hartford
Closest outdoor draw: Lake Waccamaw State Park, 32.5 mi.
67/100
26% lower than Hartford
vs 91/100 in Hartford
5
81% fewer than Hartford
vs 26 nonstops in Hartford
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