same $100k income, fresh start from Syracuse
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
pricier each month than Syracuse
Boulder costs more than Syracuse, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
37% more expensive than Syracuse(vs $1,619/mo)
4.4%
$121/mo less in state tax than Syracuse
vs 5.85% in Syracuse
$5,751/mo
$476 less than Syracuse
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
208% more expensive than Syracuse
vs $254k in Syracuse
327k
vs 653k in Syracuse
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Syracuse only logs 142 pleasant days.
Noticeably quieter than Syracuse. About 91% fewer events on a typical month.
79/100
34% higher than Syracuse
vs 59/100 in Syracuse
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
8% lower than Syracuse
vs 91/100 in Syracuse
169
956% more than Syracuse
vs 16 nonstops in Syracuse
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