with $100k coming in, swapping out of Orlando
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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the monthly cost of moving past Orlando
Wilmington edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,675/mo
14% cheaper than Orlando(vs $1,937/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Orlando
vs 0% in Orlando
$6,283/mo
$113 less than Orlando
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$448k
11% more expensive than Orlando
vs $402k in Orlando
467k
vs 2.8M in Orlando
field notes, weather & such.
235
pleasant days a year, in wilmington.
Orlando keeps to 216 pleasant days a year.
Lighter on events: Orlando packs 7.8× more into a month.
54/100
13% lower than Orlando
vs 62/100 in Orlando
Closest outdoor draw: Lake Waccamaw State Park, 32.5 mi.
67/100
31% lower than Orlando
vs 97/100 in Orlando
5
97% fewer than Orlando
vs 146 nonstops in Orlando
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