with $100k coming in, swapping out of Boise
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 Boise
Boulder costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
24% more expensive than Boise(vs $1,794/mo)
4.4%
$117/mo less in state tax than Boise
vs 5.8% in Boise
$5,751/mo
$305 less than Boise
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
60% more expensive than Boise
vs $490k in Boise
327k
vs 827k in Boise
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Boise only manages 166 of those. Cold snaps are part of the year: 42 days below 20° here, 24 in Boise.
85% fewer events than Boise. The pace eases up.
79/100
4% lower than Boise
vs 82/100 in Boise
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
12% lower than Boise
vs 96/100 in Boise
169
956% more than Boise
vs 16 nonstops in Boise
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