$100k salary, packing up from Spokane
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 Spokane
A real premium for Boulder. Worth it only if the city itself is the whole point.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
46% more expensive than Spokane(vs $1,520/mo)
4.4%
$367/mo more in state tax than Spokane
vs 0% in Spokane
$5,751/mo
$1,062 less than Spokane
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
86% more expensive than Spokane
vs $420k in Spokane
327k
vs 600k in Spokane
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Spokane only manages 164 of those.
Noticeably quieter than Spokane. About 84% fewer events on a typical month.
79/100
2% lower than Spokane
vs 81/100 in Spokane
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
8% lower than Spokane
vs 91/100 in Spokane
169
1590% more than Spokane
vs 10 nonstops in Spokane
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