$100k salary, packing up from Lafayette
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 Lafayette
Boulder is the expensive option. The argument has to be entirely about the place, not the price.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
66% more expensive than Lafayette(vs $1,332/mo)
4.4%
$117/mo more in state tax than Lafayette
vs 3% in Lafayette
$5,751/mo
$1,000 less than Lafayette
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
291% more expensive than Lafayette
vs $200k in Lafayette
327k
vs 414k in Lafayette
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Lafayette edges ahead with 211 pleasant days. Winter asks for something in return: 42 days under 20° here, 0 in Lafayette.
Comparable to Lafayette for events and concerts.
79/100
84% higher than Lafayette
vs 43/100 in Lafayette
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
1% lower than Lafayette
vs 85/100 in Lafayette
169
5533% more than Lafayette
vs 3 nonstops in Lafayette
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