Our state cost of living is actually well above average, but Fayetteville isn't. Chapel Hill, for example, is much higher. I'm glad we left Atlanta four years ago to raise a family here. So much more affordable. Our city's economy is mostly depend on the military installation, Fort Bragg. Our family's livelihood is also tied with it. My husband works there.
Can't imagine living in D.C like his brother does. Only Five hours away.