$100k a year, no longer in Indianapolis
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 Indianapolis
Boulder is the expensive option. The argument has to be entirely about the place, not the price.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
47% more expensive than Indianapolis(vs $1,511/mo)
4.4%
$117/mo more in state tax than Indianapolis
vs 3% in Indianapolis
$5,751/mo
$821 less than Indianapolis
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
165% more expensive than Indianapolis
vs $296k in Indianapolis
327k
vs 2.1M in Indianapolis
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Indianapolis barely cracks 174 pleasant ones.
Lighter on events: Indianapolis packs 14.8× more into a month.
79/100
27% higher than Indianapolis
vs 62/100 in Indianapolis
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
15% lower than Indianapolis
vs 99/100 in Indianapolis
169
383% more than Indianapolis
vs 35 nonstops in Indianapolis
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