on $100k a year, leaving Des Moines
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 Des Moines
Boulder doesn't pretend to be affordable. Move here for what Boulder is, not for what it leaves on your monthly ledger.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
75% more expensive than Des Moines(vs $1,268/mo)
4.4%
$133/mo less in state tax than Des Moines
vs 6% in Des Moines
$5,751/mo
$814 less than Des Moines
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
161% more expensive than Des Moines
vs $300k in Des Moines
327k
vs 737k in Des Moines
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Des Moines only logs 151 pleasant days.
Noticeably quieter than Des Moines. About 87% fewer events on a typical month.
79/100
44% higher than Des Moines
vs 55/100 in Des Moines
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
8% higher than Des Moines
vs 78/100 in Des Moines
169
894% more than Des Moines
vs 17 nonstops in Des Moines
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