with $100k coming in, swapping out of Ogden
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 cost of moving past Ogden
Boulder costs more than Ogden, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
35% more expensive than Ogden(vs $1,641/mo)
4.4%
$21/mo less in state tax than Ogden
vs 4.65% in Ogden
$5,751/mo
$554 less than Ogden
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
49% more expensive than Ogden
vs $524k in Ogden
327k
vs 658k in Ogden
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Ogden only logs 174 pleasant days.
A month here packs 3.0× the events of Ogden.
79/100
1% lower than Ogden
vs 80/100 in Ogden
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
0% lower than Ogden
vs 84/100 in Ogden
169
88% more than Ogden
vs 90 nonstops in Ogden
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