on $100k a year, leaving Knoxville
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 premium over Knoxville
Boulder doesn't pretend to be affordable. Move here for what Boulder is, not for what it leaves on your monthly ledger.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
28% more expensive than Knoxville(vs $1,731/mo)
4.4%
$367/mo more in state tax than Knoxville
vs 0% in Knoxville
$5,751/mo
$851 less than Knoxville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
115% more expensive than Knoxville
vs $364k in Knoxville
327k
vs 947k in Knoxville
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Knoxville edges ahead with 189 pleasant days. Winter has bite, though: 42 days drop below 20° vs Knoxville's 9.
86% fewer events than Knoxville. The pace eases up.
79/100
14% higher than Knoxville
vs 69/100 in Knoxville
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
18% higher than Knoxville
vs 71/100 in Knoxville
169
894% more than Knoxville
vs 17 nonstops in Knoxville
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