$100k a year, no longer in Olympia
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 Olympia
You'd pay for Boulder. The question is whether the days are worth the difference.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
11% more expensive than Olympia(vs $1,991/mo)
4.4%
$367/mo more in state tax than Olympia
vs 0% in Olympia
$5,751/mo
$591 less than Olympia
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
47% more expensive than Olympia
vs $533k in Olympia
327k
vs 299k in Olympia
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Olympia actually gets more: 182 pleasant days a year. The trade is winter: 42 days below 20°, vs 2 in Olympia.
79/100
1% lower than Olympia
vs 80/100 in Olympia
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
5% lower than Olympia
vs 88/100 in Olympia
169
88% more than Olympia
vs 90 nonstops in Olympia
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