with $100k coming in, swapping out of Naples
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
below Naples's monthly cost
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Boulder is everything that isn't rent.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
18% cheaper than Naples(vs $2,719/mo)
4.4%
$367/mo more in state tax than Naples
vs 0% in Naples
$5,751/mo
$137 more than Naples
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
15% more expensive than Naples
vs $679k in Naples
327k
vs 404k in Naples
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Naples has the edge here, logging 261 pleasant days a year. Bring a real coat. 42 days stay under 20°, well past Naples's 0.
79/100
36% higher than Naples
vs 58/100 in Naples
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
4% higher than Naples
vs 81/100 in Naples
169
397% more than Naples
vs 34 nonstops in Naples
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