on $100k a year, leaving South Bend
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 South Bend
Boulder doesn't pretend to be affordable. Move here for what Boulder is, not for what it leaves on your monthly ledger.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
59% more expensive than South Bend(vs $1,391/mo)
4.4%
$117/mo more in state tax than South Bend
vs 3% in South Bend
$5,751/mo
$941 less than South Bend
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
240% more expensive than South Bend
vs $230k in South Bend
327k
vs 324k in South Bend
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
South Bend only logs 157 pleasant days.
Noticeably quieter than South Bend. About 65% fewer events on a typical month.
79/100
49% higher than South Bend
vs 53/100 in South Bend
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
2% higher than South Bend
vs 82/100 in South Bend
169
1778% more than South Bend
vs 9 nonstops in South Bend
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