$100k salary, packing up from Riverside
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
below Riverside's monthly cost
The gap is real. Boulder costs noticeably less than Riverside, every month.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
11% cheaper than Riverside(vs $2,493/mo)
4.4%
$408/mo less in state tax than Riverside
vs 9.3% in Riverside
$5,751/mo
$686 more than Riverside
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
32% more expensive than Riverside
vs $595k in Riverside
327k
vs 4.7M in Riverside
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Riverside actually gets more: 249 pleasant days a year. The trade is winter: 42 days below 20°, vs 0 in Riverside.
About as much going on as in Riverside.
79/100
14% higher than Riverside
vs 69/100 in Riverside
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
9% lower than Riverside
vs 92/100 in Riverside
169
1107% more than Riverside
vs 14 nonstops in Riverside
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