with $100k coming in, swapping out of Fort Collins
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 Fort Collins
Boulder costs more than Fort Collins, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
12% more expensive than Fort Collins(vs $1,971/mo)
4.4%
vs 4.4% in Fort Collins
$5,751/mo
$245 less than Fort Collins
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
37% more expensive than Fort Collins
vs $572k in Fort Collins
327k
vs 371k in Fort Collins
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Fort Collins only logs 177 pleasant days.
Nights and weekends fill up faster. 6.0× more on the calendar than Fort Collins.
79/100
14% higher than Fort Collins
vs 69/100 in Fort Collins
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
2% lower than Fort Collins
vs 86/100 in Fort Collins
169
0% fewer than Fort Collins
vs 169 nonstops in Fort Collins
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