with $100k coming in, swapping out of Bridgeport
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
cheaper each month than Bridgeport
You'd feel the difference in Boulder. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to Bridgeport.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
20% cheaper than Bridgeport(vs $2,767/mo)
4.4%
$92/mo less in state tax than Bridgeport
vs 5.5% in Bridgeport
$5,751/mo
$643 more than Bridgeport
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
2% more expensive than Bridgeport
vs $768k in Bridgeport
327k
vs 952k in Bridgeport
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Bridgeport keeps to 172 pleasant days a year. Winter shows up, though: 42 days below 20° vs Bridgeport's 15.
Comparable to Bridgeport for events and concerts.
79/100
23% higher than Bridgeport
vs 64/100 in Bridgeport
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
9% lower than Bridgeport
vs 92/100 in Bridgeport
169
16800% more than Bridgeport
vs 1 nonstops in Bridgeport
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