$100k a year, no longer in Kansas City
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 Kansas City
You'd pay for Boulder. The question is whether the days are worth the difference.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
48% more expensive than Kansas City(vs $1,502/mo)
4.4%
$25/mo less in state tax than Kansas City
vs 4.7% in Kansas City
$5,751/mo
$689 less than Kansas City
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
140% more expensive than Kansas City
vs $326k in Kansas City
327k
vs 2.2M in Kansas City
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Kansas City only manages 170 of those. Cold snaps are part of the year: 42 days below 20° here, 26 in Kansas City.
93% fewer events than Kansas City. The pace eases up.
79/100
41% higher than Kansas City
vs 56/100 in Kansas City
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
11% lower than Kansas City
vs 94/100 in Kansas City
169
293% more than Kansas City
vs 43 nonstops in Kansas City
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