$100k a year, no longer in Rochester
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 Rochester
Boulder costs more than Rochester, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
44% more expensive than Rochester(vs $1,534/mo)
4.4%
$121/mo less in state tax than Rochester
vs 5.85% in Rochester
$5,751/mo
$561 less than Rochester
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
186% more expensive than Rochester
vs $273k in Rochester
327k
vs 1.1M in Rochester
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Rochester only logs 147 pleasant days.
Rochester hosts 5.0× more events.
79/100
36% higher than Rochester
vs 58/100 in Rochester
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
22% higher than Rochester
vs 69/100 in Rochester
169
839% more than Rochester
vs 18 nonstops in Rochester
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