with $100k coming in, swapping out of Pittsburgh
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
more expensive each month than Pittsburgh
A real premium for Boulder. Worth it only if the city itself is the whole point.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
50% more expensive than Pittsburgh(vs $1,473/mo)
4.4%
$111/mo more in state tax than Pittsburgh
vs 3.07% in Pittsburgh
$5,751/mo
$854 less than Pittsburgh
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
251% more expensive than Pittsburgh
vs $223k in Pittsburgh
327k
vs 2.4M in Pittsburgh
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Pittsburgh keeps to 161 pleasant days a year.
Lighter on events: Pittsburgh packs 13.2× more into a month.
79/100
14% higher than Pittsburgh
vs 69/100 in Pittsburgh
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
15% lower than Pittsburgh
vs 99/100 in Pittsburgh
169
357% more than Pittsburgh
vs 37 nonstops in Pittsburgh
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