$100k salary, packing up from Columbus
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 Columbus
Boulder costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$2,216/mo
47% more expensive than Columbus(vs $1,511/mo)
4.4%
$34/mo more in state tax than Columbus
vs 3.99% in Columbus
$5,751/mo
$739 less than Columbus
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$783k
124% more expensive than Columbus
vs $350k in Columbus
327k
vs 2.2M in Columbus
field notes, weather & such.
178
pleasant days a year, in boulder.
Columbus keeps to 171 pleasant days a year.
Noticeably quieter than Columbus. About 95% fewer events on a typical month.
79/100
39% higher than Columbus
vs 57/100 in Columbus
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 23.2 mi.
84/100
1% lower than Columbus
vs 85/100 in Columbus
169
428% more than Columbus
vs 32 nonstops in Columbus
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