same $100k income, fresh start from Tucson
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 Tucson
Boulder costs noticeably more than Tucson. You'd be paying for Boulder itself, not for breathing room around it.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
53% more expensive than Tucson(vs $1,444/mo)
4.4%
$158/mo more in state tax than Tucson
vs 2.5% in Tucson
$5,751/mo
$930 less than Tucson
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
122% more expensive than Tucson
vs $352k in Tucson
327k
vs 1.1M in Tucson
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Tucson has the edge here, logging 202 pleasant days a year. Bring a real coat. 42 days stay under 20°, well past Tucson's 0.
But the calendar thins out: Tucson stays 5.5× busier.
79/100
20% higher than Tucson
vs 66/100 in Tucson
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
25% higher than Tucson
vs 67/100 in Tucson
169
956% more than Tucson
vs 16 nonstops in Tucson
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