$100k a year, no longer in Akron
changea dispatch from
boulder
CO
40.01°N
105.27°W
Boulder is the Flatirons rising right behind town, the Pearl Street Mall pedestrian shopping, and a population that runs more, climbs more, and bikes more than basically any other American city. CU keeps it young, the foothills keep it active, and the food scene leans organic-virtuous. The access to the Rockies is unmatched and the sunshine is relentless, and locals invest in the city like it's a lifestyle, not just an address.
the verdict
the monthly cost of moving past Akron
Boulder is the expensive option. The argument has to be entirely about the place, not the price.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
76% more expensive than Akron(vs $1,259/mo)
4.4%
$34/mo more in state tax than Akron
vs 3.99% in Akron
$5,751/mo
$991 less than Akron
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
231% more expensive than Akron
vs $236k in Akron
327k
vs 698k in Akron
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Akron only logs 152 pleasant days.
But the calendar thins out: Akron stays 5.5× busier.
79/100
22% higher than Akron
vs 65/100 in Akron
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
11% higher than Akron
vs 76/100 in Akron
169
1436% more than Akron
vs 11 nonstops in Akron
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