$100k a year, no longer in Charlotte
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 cost of moving past Charlotte
You'd pay for Boulder. The question is whether the days are worth the difference.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
28% more expensive than Charlotte(vs $1,728/mo)
4.4%
$8/mo less in state tax than Charlotte
vs 4.5% in Charlotte
$5,751/mo
$479 less than Charlotte
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
100% more expensive than Charlotte
vs $391k in Charlotte
327k
vs 2.8M in Charlotte
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Charlotte has the edge here, logging 200 pleasant days a year. Cold snaps are part of the year: 42 days below 20° here, 3 in Charlotte.
Lighter on events: Charlotte packs 18.8× more into a month.
79/100
55% higher than Charlotte
vs 51/100 in Charlotte
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
11% lower than Charlotte
vs 94/100 in Charlotte
169
20% more than Charlotte
vs 141 nonstops in Charlotte
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