on $100k a year, leaving Manchester
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 Manchester
Boulder costs more than Manchester, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
6% more expensive than Manchester(vs $2,092/mo)
4.4%
$367/mo more in state tax than Manchester
vs 0% in Manchester
$5,751/mo
$490 less than Manchester
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
43% more expensive than Manchester
vs $548k in Manchester
327k
vs 427k in Manchester
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Manchester only logs 154 pleasant days.
Noticeably quieter than Manchester. About 60% fewer events on a typical month.
79/100
27% higher than Manchester
vs 62/100 in Manchester
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
14% lower than Manchester
vs 98/100 in Manchester
169
1200% more than Manchester
vs 13 nonstops in Manchester
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