same $100k income, fresh start from New York
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 New York
In Wilmington, rent stops being the headline. The cost gap shows up every month without you trying.
a quick ledger.
$1,675/mo
50% cheaper than New York(vs $3,329/mo)
4.5%
$519/mo less in state tax than New York
vs 10.73% in New York
$6,283/mo
$2,173 more than New York
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$448k
39% cheaper than New York
vs $739k in New York
467k
vs 19.5M in New York
field notes, weather & such.
235
pleasant days a year, in wilmington.
New York only manages 171 of those.
Noticeably quieter than New York. About 99% fewer events on a typical month.
54/100
31% lower than New York
vs 78/100 in New York
Closest outdoor draw: Lake Waccamaw State Park, 32.5 mi.
67/100
33% lower than New York
vs 100/100 in New York
5
98% fewer than New York
vs 215 nonstops in New York
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