$100k a year, no longer in San Diego
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
less monthly outlay than San Diego
Boulder is the kind of cheap that changes the math. Same salary, a different life on the other side.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
23% cheaper than San Diego(vs $2,890/mo)
4.4%
$408/mo less in state tax than San Diego
vs 9.3% in San Diego
$5,751/mo
$1,083 more than San Diego
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
22% cheaper than San Diego
vs $1010k in San Diego
327k
vs 3.3M in San Diego
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
San Diego has the edge here, logging 332 pleasant days a year. Bring a real coat. 42 days stay under 20°, well past San Diego's 0.
Lighter on events: San Diego packs 29.0× more into a month.
79/100
5% higher than San Diego
vs 75/100 in San Diego
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
15% lower than San Diego
vs 99/100 in San Diego
169
207% more than San Diego
vs 55 nonstops in San Diego
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