on $100k a year, leaving Miami
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 Miami
Wilmington gives you room Miami doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,675/mo
37% cheaper than Miami(vs $2,665/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Miami
vs 0% in Miami
$6,283/mo
$615 more than Miami
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$448k
21% cheaper than Miami
vs $565k in Miami
467k
vs 6.2M in Miami
field notes, weather & such.
235
pleasant days a year, in wilmington.
Miami actually gets more: 272 pleasant days a year.
98% fewer events than Miami. The pace eases up.
54/100
30% lower than Miami
vs 77/100 in Miami
Closest outdoor draw: Lake Waccamaw State Park, 32.5 mi.
67/100
31% lower than Miami
vs 97/100 in Miami
5
97% fewer than Miami
vs 167 nonstops in Miami
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