with $100k coming in, swapping out of Louisville
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
pricier each month than Louisville
Boulder doesn't pretend to be affordable. Move here for what Boulder is, not for what it leaves on your monthly ledger.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
62% more expensive than Louisville(vs $1,368/mo)
4.4%
$8/mo less in state tax than Louisville
vs 4.5% in Louisville
$5,751/mo
$839 less than Louisville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
177% more expensive than Louisville
vs $282k in Louisville
327k
vs 1.4M in Louisville
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Louisville edges ahead with 181 pleasant days. Winter has bite, though: 42 days drop below 20° vs Louisville's 15.
Noticeably quieter than Louisville. About 93% fewer events on a typical month.
79/100
46% higher than Louisville
vs 54/100 in Louisville
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
11% lower than Louisville
vs 94/100 in Louisville
169
668% more than Louisville
vs 22 nonstops in Louisville
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