$100k salary, packing up from Miami
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
less monthly outlay than Miami
Boulder and Miami land close on cost. The reasons to move are about how you'd live, not what you'd save.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
17% cheaper than Miami(vs $2,665/mo)
4.4%
$367/mo more in state tax than Miami
vs 0% in Miami
$5,751/mo
$83 more than Miami
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
39% more expensive than Miami
vs $565k in Miami
327k
vs 6.2M in Miami
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Miami has the edge here, logging 272 pleasant days a year. Bring a real coat. 42 days stay under 20°, well past Miami's 0.
Lighter on events: Miami packs 164.3× more into a month.
79/100
3% higher than Miami
vs 77/100 in Miami
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
13% lower than Miami
vs 97/100 in Miami
169
1% more than Miami
vs 167 nonstops in Miami
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