$100k a year, no longer in Springfield
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 Springfield
Boulder costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
16% more expensive than Springfield(vs $1,913/mo)
4.4%
$50/mo less in state tax than Springfield
vs 5% in Springfield
$5,751/mo
$253 less than Springfield
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
110% more expensive than Springfield
vs $373k in Springfield
327k
vs 460k in Springfield
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Springfield only manages 147 of those.
Things to do run about even with Springfield.
79/100
20% higher than Springfield
vs 66/100 in Springfield
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
3% lower than Springfield
vs 87/100 in Springfield
169
550% more than Springfield
vs 26 nonstops in Springfield
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