$100k salary, packing up from Tallahassee
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 Tallahassee
Boulder costs noticeably more than Tallahassee. You'd be paying for Boulder itself, not for breathing room around it.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
45% more expensive than Tallahassee(vs $1,527/mo)
4.4%
$367/mo more in state tax than Tallahassee
vs 0% in Tallahassee
$5,751/mo
$1,055 less than Tallahassee
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
171% more expensive than Tallahassee
vs $289k in Tallahassee
327k
vs 393k in Tallahassee
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Tallahassee actually gets more: 186 pleasant days a year. Bring a real coat. 42 days stay under 20°, well past Tallahassee's 0.
A real upgrade on things to do: 3.0× Tallahassee's pace.
79/100
36% higher than Tallahassee
vs 58/100 in Tallahassee
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
9% higher than Tallahassee
vs 77/100 in Tallahassee
169
2314% more than Tallahassee
vs 7 nonstops in Tallahassee
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