$100k a year, no longer in Little Rock
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 expensive each month than Little Rock
A real premium for Boulder. Worth it only if the city itself is the whole point.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
83% more expensive than Little Rock(vs $1,209/mo)
4.4%
vs 4.4% in Little Rock
$5,751/mo
$1,007 less than Little Rock
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
244% more expensive than Little Rock
vs $228k in Little Rock
327k
vs 765k in Little Rock
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Little Rock keeps to 163 pleasant days a year. Winter shows up, though: 42 days below 20° vs Little Rock's 6.
Lighter on events: Little Rock packs 2.2× more into a month.
79/100
46% higher than Little Rock
vs 54/100 in Little Rock
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
71% higher than Little Rock
vs 49/100 in Little Rock
169
894% more than Little Rock
vs 17 nonstops in Little Rock
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