$100k a year, no longer in Lexington
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 Lexington
Boulder costs more than Lexington, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
49% more expensive than Lexington(vs $1,488/mo)
4.4%
$8/mo less in state tax than Lexington
vs 4.5% in Lexington
$5,751/mo
$719 less than Lexington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
141% more expensive than Lexington
vs $324k in Lexington
327k
vs 520k in Lexington
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Lexington only logs 171 pleasant days. Winter has bite, though: 42 days drop below 20° vs Lexington's 19.
Lighter on events: Lexington packs 7.0× more into a month.
79/100
32% higher than Lexington
vs 60/100 in Lexington
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
5% lower than Lexington
vs 88/100 in Lexington
169
1200% more than Lexington
vs 13 nonstops in Lexington
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