$100k a year, no longer in Lansing
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
more each month than Lansing ran you
Boulder is the expensive option. The argument has to be entirely about the place, not the price.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
76% more expensive than Lansing(vs $1,259/mo)
4.4%
$12/mo more in state tax than Lansing
vs 4.25% in Lansing
$5,751/mo
$969 less than Lansing
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
222% more expensive than Lansing
vs $244k in Lansing
327k
vs 473k in Lansing
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Lansing barely cracks 153 pleasant ones.
Noticeably quieter than Lansing. About 67% fewer events on a typical month.
79/100
39% higher than Lansing
vs 57/100 in Lansing
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
5% higher than Lansing
vs 80/100 in Lansing
169
2717% more than Lansing
vs 6 nonstops in Lansing
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