on $100k a year, leaving Albuquerque
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
pricier each month than Albuquerque
You'd pay for Boulder. The question is whether the days are worth the difference.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
49% more expensive than Albuquerque(vs $1,489/mo)
4.4%
$125/mo less in state tax than Albuquerque
vs 5.9% in Albuquerque
$5,751/mo
$602 less than Albuquerque
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
123% more expensive than Albuquerque
vs $351k in Albuquerque
327k
vs 924k in Albuquerque
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Albuquerque actually gets more: 205 pleasant days a year. Cold snaps are part of the year: 42 days below 20° here, 6 in Albuquerque.
Noticeably quieter than Albuquerque. About 86% fewer events on a typical month.
79/100
2% lower than Albuquerque
vs 81/100 in Albuquerque
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
11% lower than Albuquerque
vs 94/100 in Albuquerque
169
635% more than Albuquerque
vs 23 nonstops in Albuquerque
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