$100k a year, no longer in Washington
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 Washington
Move to Wilmington and the monthly math gets easier. Washington's rent is the headline; Wilmington's is a footnote.
a quick ledger.
$1,675/mo
29% cheaper than Washington(vs $2,352/mo)
4.5%
$333/mo less in state tax than Washington
vs 8.5% in Washington
$6,283/mo
$1,010 more than Washington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$448k
28% cheaper than Washington
vs $626k in Washington
467k
vs 6.3M in Washington
field notes, weather & such.
235
pleasant days a year, in wilmington.
Washington only manages 177 of those.
Lighter on events: Washington packs 8.1× more into a month.
54/100
38% lower than Washington
vs 87/100 in Washington
Closest outdoor draw: Lake Waccamaw State Park, 32.5 mi.
67/100
32% lower than Washington
vs 98/100 in Washington
5
97% fewer than Washington
vs 160 nonstops in Washington
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