same $100k income, fresh start from Providence
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 Providence
Not a fortune, but real money. Wilmington runs cheaper than Providence month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,675/mo
21% cheaper than Providence(vs $2,127/mo)
4.5%
$124/mo less in state tax than Providence
vs 5.99% in Providence
$6,283/mo
$576 more than Providence
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$448k
15% cheaper than Providence
vs $528k in Providence
467k
vs 1.7M in Providence
field notes, weather & such.
235
pleasant days a year, in wilmington.
Providence only logs 159 pleasant days.
A similar weekend lineup to Providence.
54/100
14% lower than Providence
vs 63/100 in Providence
Closest outdoor draw: Lake Waccamaw State Park, 32.5 mi.
67/100
30% lower than Providence
vs 96/100 in Providence
5
71% fewer than Providence
vs 17 nonstops in Providence
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