same $100k income, fresh start from Fort Wayne
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 Fort Wayne
A real premium for Boulder. Worth it only if the city itself is the whole point.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
87% more expensive than Fort Wayne(vs $1,187/mo)
4.4%
$117/mo more in state tax than Fort Wayne
vs 3% in Fort Wayne
$5,751/mo
$1,145 less than Fort Wayne
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
209% more expensive than Fort Wayne
vs $254k in Fort Wayne
327k
vs 458k in Fort Wayne
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Fort Wayne keeps to 161 pleasant days a year.
But the calendar thins out: Fort Wayne stays 3.5× busier.
79/100
72% higher than Fort Wayne
vs 46/100 in Fort Wayne
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
7% lower than Fort Wayne
vs 90/100 in Fort Wayne
169
1590% more than Fort Wayne
vs 10 nonstops in Fort Wayne
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