with $100k coming in, swapping out of Salem
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 premium over Salem
You'd pay for Boulder. The question is whether the days are worth the difference.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
35% more expensive than Salem(vs $1,642/mo)
4.4%
$362/mo less in state tax than Salem
vs 8.75% in Salem
$5,751/mo
$211 less than Salem
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
73% more expensive than Salem
vs $452k in Salem
327k
vs 437k in Salem
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Salem has the edge here, logging 201 pleasant days a year. Bring a real coat. 42 days stay under 20°, well past Salem's 1.
A month here packs 6.0× the events of Salem.
79/100
14% higher than Salem
vs 69/100 in Salem
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
5% lower than Salem
vs 88/100 in Salem
169
0% fewer than Salem
vs 0 nonstops in Salem
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