same $100k income, fresh start from Memphis
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 Memphis
A real premium for Boulder. Worth it only if the city itself is the whole point.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
54% more expensive than Memphis(vs $1,436/mo)
4.4%
$367/mo more in state tax than Memphis
vs 0% in Memphis
$5,751/mo
$1,146 less than Memphis
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
222% more expensive than Memphis
vs $244k in Memphis
327k
vs 1.3M in Memphis
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Memphis has the edge here, logging 185 pleasant days a year. Winter shows up, though: 42 days below 20° vs Memphis's 5.
But the calendar thins out: Memphis stays 6.0× busier.
79/100
41% higher than Memphis
vs 56/100 in Memphis
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
6% lower than Memphis
vs 89/100 in Memphis
169
428% more than Memphis
vs 32 nonstops in Memphis
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