$100k salary, packing up from Milwaukee
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
the monthly premium over Milwaukee
Boulder costs more than Milwaukee, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
47% more expensive than Milwaukee(vs $1,504/mo)
4.4%
$156/mo less in state tax than Milwaukee
vs 6.27% in Milwaukee
$5,751/mo
$556 less than Milwaukee
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
99% more expensive than Milwaukee
vs $394k in Milwaukee
327k
vs 1.6M in Milwaukee
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Milwaukee only logs 149 pleasant days.
Milwaukee hosts 11.7× more events.
79/100
30% higher than Milwaukee
vs 61/100 in Milwaukee
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
14% lower than Milwaukee
vs 98/100 in Milwaukee
169
463% more than Milwaukee
vs 30 nonstops in Milwaukee
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