$100k salary, packing up from Duluth
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 Duluth
You'd pay for Boulder. The question is whether the days are worth the difference.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
42% more expensive than Duluth(vs $1,559/mo)
4.4%
$288/mo less in state tax than Duluth
vs 7.85% in Duluth
$5,751/mo
$369 less than Duluth
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
210% more expensive than Duluth
vs $252k in Duluth
327k
vs 282k in Duluth
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Duluth keeps to 132 pleasant days a year.
Noticeably quieter than Duluth. About 80% fewer events on a typical month.
79/100
8% higher than Duluth
vs 73/100 in Duluth
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
171% higher than Duluth
vs 31/100 in Duluth
169
4125% more than Duluth
vs 4 nonstops in Duluth
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