with $100k coming in, swapping out of 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 premium over Springfield
Boulder costs noticeably more than Springfield. You'd be paying for Boulder itself, not for breathing room around it.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
77% more expensive than Springfield(vs $1,249/mo)
4.4%
$25/mo less in state tax than Springfield
vs 4.7% in Springfield
$5,751/mo
$942 less than Springfield
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
192% more expensive than Springfield
vs $268k in Springfield
327k
vs 491k in Springfield
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Springfield keeps to 170 pleasant days a year. Cold snaps are part of the year: 42 days below 20° here, 20 in Springfield.
Lighter on events: Springfield packs 2.7× more into a month.
79/100
58% higher than Springfield
vs 50/100 in Springfield
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
6% lower than Springfield
vs 89/100 in Springfield
169
1778% more than Springfield
vs 9 nonstops in Springfield
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