$100k salary, packing up from Allentown
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 premium over Allentown
You'd pay for Boulder. The question is whether the days are worth the difference.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
22% more expensive than Allentown(vs $1,809/mo)
4.4%
$111/mo more in state tax than Allentown
vs 3.07% in Allentown
$5,751/mo
$518 less than Allentown
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
118% more expensive than Allentown
vs $359k in Allentown
327k
vs 874k in Allentown
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Allentown only manages 157 of those.
Allentown hosts 4.5× more events.
79/100
8% higher than Allentown
vs 73/100 in Allentown
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
2% lower than Allentown
vs 86/100 in Allentown
169
1778% more than Allentown
vs 9 nonstops in Allentown
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