same $100k income, fresh start from Detroit
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 expensive each month than Detroit
Boulder costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
51% more expensive than Detroit(vs $1,472/mo)
4.4%
$12/mo more in state tax than Detroit
vs 4.25% in Detroit
$5,751/mo
$756 less than Detroit
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
199% more expensive than Detroit
vs $262k in Detroit
327k
vs 4.3M in Detroit
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Detroit keeps to 160 pleasant days a year.
Detroit hosts 15.0× more events.
79/100
68% higher than Detroit
vs 47/100 in Detroit
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
15% lower than Detroit
vs 99/100 in Detroit
169
25% more than Detroit
vs 135 nonstops in Detroit
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