same $100k income, fresh start from Richmond
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 each month than Richmond ran you
Boulder costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
31% more expensive than Richmond(vs $1,691/mo)
4.4%
$113/mo less in state tax than Richmond
vs 5.75% in Richmond
$5,751/mo
$412 less than Richmond
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
99% more expensive than Richmond
vs $394k in Richmond
327k
vs 1.4M in Richmond
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Richmond keeps to 172 pleasant days a year. Winter shows up, though: 42 days below 20° vs Richmond's 9.
Noticeably quieter than Richmond. About 90% fewer events on a typical month.
79/100
22% higher than Richmond
vs 65/100 in Richmond
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
22% higher than Richmond
vs 69/100 in Richmond
169
789% more than Richmond
vs 19 nonstops in Richmond
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