$100k a year, no longer in Reading
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 Reading
Boulder costs noticeably more than Reading. You'd be paying for Boulder itself, not for breathing room around it.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
50% more expensive than Reading(vs $1,478/mo)
4.4%
$111/mo more in state tax than Reading
vs 3.07% in Reading
$5,751/mo
$849 less than Reading
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
152% more expensive than Reading
vs $311k in Reading
327k
vs 433k in Reading
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Reading only manages 157 of those.
But the calendar thins out: Reading stays 4.8× busier.
79/100
22% higher than Reading
vs 65/100 in Reading
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
1% lower than Reading
vs 85/100 in Reading
169
0% fewer than Reading
vs 0 nonstops in Reading
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