$100k salary, packing up from Durham
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 Durham
Boulder costs more than Durham, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
32% more expensive than Durham(vs $1,684/mo)
4.4%
$8/mo less in state tax than Durham
vs 4.5% in Durham
$5,751/mo
$523 less than Durham
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
89% more expensive than Durham
vs $415k in Durham
327k
vs 609k in Durham
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Durham only logs 178 pleasant days. Winter has bite, though: 42 days drop below 20° vs Durham's 5.
Lighter on events: Durham packs 5.8× more into a month.
79/100
58% higher than Durham
vs 50/100 in Durham
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
5% higher than Durham
vs 80/100 in Durham
169
333% more than Durham
vs 39 nonstops in Durham
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