on $100k a year, leaving Buffalo
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
more each month than Buffalo ran you
Boulder costs more than Buffalo, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
61% more expensive than Buffalo(vs $1,374/mo)
4.4%
$121/mo less in state tax than Buffalo
vs 5.85% in Buffalo
$5,751/mo
$721 less than Buffalo
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
180% more expensive than Buffalo
vs $280k in Buffalo
327k
vs 1.2M in Buffalo
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Buffalo only logs 152 pleasant days.
Lighter on events: Buffalo packs 11.3× more into a month.
79/100
20% higher than Buffalo
vs 66/100 in Buffalo
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
8% lower than Buffalo
vs 91/100 in Buffalo
169
745% more than Buffalo
vs 20 nonstops in Buffalo
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