$100k a year, no longer in Los Angeles
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
under Los Angeles, every month
In Boulder, rent stops being the headline. The cost gap shows up every month without you trying.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
24% cheaper than Los Angeles(vs $2,899/mo)
4.4%
$408/mo less in state tax than Los Angeles
vs 9.3% in Los Angeles
$5,751/mo
$1,092 more than Los Angeles
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
24% cheaper than Los Angeles
vs $1029k in Los Angeles
327k
vs 12.8M in Los Angeles
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Los Angeles gets 283 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine. Winter asks for something in return: 42 days under 20° here, 0 in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles hosts 58.0× more events.
79/100
18% higher than Los Angeles
vs 67/100 in Los Angeles
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
12% lower than Los Angeles
vs 96/100 in Los Angeles
169
13% more than Los Angeles
vs 150 nonstops in Los Angeles
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