on $100k a year, leaving Charleston
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
pricier each month than Charleston
A small premium for Boulder. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
12% more expensive than Charleston(vs $1,987/mo)
4.4%
$175/mo less in state tax than Charleston
vs 6.5% in Charleston
$5,751/mo
$54 less than Charleston
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
81% more expensive than Charleston
vs $432k in Charleston
327k
vs 849k in Charleston
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Charleston actually gets more: 212 pleasant days a year. Bring a real coat. 42 days stay under 20°, well past Charleston's 0.
Noticeably quieter than Charleston. About 85% fewer events on a typical month.
79/100
18% higher than Charleston
vs 67/100 in Charleston
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
9% lower than Charleston
vs 92/100 in Charleston
169
745% more than Charleston
vs 20 nonstops in Charleston
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