with $100k coming in, swapping out of Cincinnati
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 premium over Cincinnati
Boulder costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
43% more expensive than Cincinnati(vs $1,549/mo)
4.4%
$34/mo more in state tax than Cincinnati
vs 3.99% in Cincinnati
$5,751/mo
$701 less than Cincinnati
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
148% more expensive than Cincinnati
vs $316k in Cincinnati
327k
vs 2.3M in Cincinnati
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Cincinnati only manages 162 of those. Cold snaps are part of the year: 42 days below 20° here, 26 in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati hosts 14.5× more events.
79/100
10% higher than Cincinnati
vs 72/100 in Cincinnati
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
12% lower than Cincinnati
vs 96/100 in Cincinnati
169
260% more than Cincinnati
vs 47 nonstops in Cincinnati
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