same $100k income, fresh start from Columbus
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 Columbus ran you
Boulder is the expensive option. The argument has to be entirely about the place, not the price.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
75% more expensive than Columbus(vs $1,264/mo)
4.4%
$91/mo less in state tax than Columbus
vs 5.49% in Columbus
$5,751/mo
$861 less than Columbus
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
277% more expensive than Columbus
vs $208k in Columbus
327k
vs 329k in Columbus
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Columbus only logs 177 pleasant days. Winter asks for something in return: 42 days under 20° here, 2 in Columbus.
Noticeably quieter than Columbus. About 74% fewer events on a typical month.
79/100
68% higher than Columbus
vs 47/100 in Columbus
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
8% higher than Columbus
vs 78/100 in Columbus
169
16800% more than Columbus
vs 1 nonstops in Columbus
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