$100k a year, no longer in Houston
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 cost of moving past Houston
Boulder is the expensive option. The argument has to be entirely about the place, not the price.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
38% more expensive than Houston(vs $1,610/mo)
4.4%
$367/mo more in state tax than Houston
vs 0% in Houston
$5,751/mo
$972 less than Houston
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
152% more expensive than Houston
vs $311k in Houston
327k
vs 7.5M in Houston
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Houston only logs 171 pleasant days. Winter asks for something in return: 42 days under 20° here, 1 in Houston.
97% fewer events than Houston. The pace eases up.
79/100
44% higher than Houston
vs 55/100 in Houston
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
9% higher than Houston
vs 77/100 in Houston
169
4% fewer than Houston
vs 176 nonstops in Houston
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