with $100k coming in, swapping out of Chicago
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
lighter monthly cost than Chicago
Boulder and Chicago land close on cost. The reasons to move are about how you'd live, not what you'd save.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
2% more expensive than Chicago(vs $2,170/mo)
4.4%
$46/mo less in state tax than Chicago
vs 4.95% in Chicago
$5,751/mo
$0 more than Chicago
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
115% more expensive than Chicago
vs $365k in Chicago
327k
vs 9.3M in Chicago
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Chicago keeps to 153 pleasant days a year.
Lighter on events: Chicago packs 215.8× more into a month.
79/100
13% higher than Chicago
vs 70/100 in Chicago
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
16% lower than Chicago
vs 100/100 in Chicago
169
22% fewer than Chicago
vs 217 nonstops in Chicago
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