with $100k coming in, swapping out of Seattle
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 Seattle
Boulder costs more than Seattle, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
1% more expensive than Seattle(vs $2,193/mo)
4.4%
$367/mo more in state tax than Seattle
vs 0% in Seattle
$5,751/mo
$389 less than Seattle
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
1% cheaper than Seattle
vs $791k in Seattle
327k
vs 4.0M in Seattle
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Seattle gets 182 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine. Cold is the cost: 42 days drop below 20° vs Seattle's 0.
But the calendar thins out: Seattle stays 42.3× busier.
79/100
15% lower than Seattle
vs 93/100 in Seattle
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
14% lower than Seattle
vs 98/100 in Seattle
169
88% more than Seattle
vs 90 nonstops in Seattle
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