same $100k income, fresh start from Hartford
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 Hartford
Boulder edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
15% more expensive than Hartford(vs $1,931/mo)
4.4%
$92/mo less in state tax than Hartford
vs 5.5% in Hartford
$5,751/mo
$193 less than Hartford
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
90% more expensive than Hartford
vs $411k in Hartford
327k
vs 1.2M in Hartford
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Hartford keeps to 148 pleasant days a year.
79% fewer events than Hartford. The pace eases up.
79/100
18% higher than Hartford
vs 67/100 in Hartford
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
8% lower than Hartford
vs 91/100 in Hartford
169
550% more than Hartford
vs 26 nonstops in Hartford
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