$100k salary, packing up from Austin
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 Austin
Boulder doesn't pretend to be affordable. Move here for what Boulder is, not for what it leaves on your monthly ledger.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
40% more expensive than Austin(vs $1,583/mo)
4.4%
$367/mo more in state tax than Austin
vs 0% in Austin
$5,751/mo
$999 less than Austin
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
81% more expensive than Austin
vs $433k in Austin
327k
vs 2.5M in Austin
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Austin only logs 170 pleasant days. Cold is the cost: 42 days drop below 20° vs Austin's 1.
Noticeably quieter than Austin. About 95% fewer events on a typical month.
79/100
41% higher than Austin
vs 56/100 in Austin
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
15% lower than Austin
vs 99/100 in Austin
169
302% more than Austin
vs 42 nonstops in Austin
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