$100k a year, no longer in Denver
changea dispatch from
fort collins
CO
40.59°N
105.08°W
Fort Collins is the home of New Belgium Brewing (Fat Tire's origin) and a thriving craft beer scene with more breweries than Boulder. Old Town's brick streets and historic storefronts are charming enough that they're said to have influenced Disney's Main Street USA designers. CSU keeps the energy young. The foothills rise right outside town, and Rocky Mountain National Park is an hour away. Quieter than Boulder, less expensive.
the verdict
the monthly cost of moving past Denver
Fort Collins edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,971/mo
6% more expensive than Denver(vs $1,863/mo)
4.4%
vs 4.4% in Denver
$5,996/mo
$108 less than Denver
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$572k
4% cheaper than Denver
vs $599k in Denver
371k
vs 3.0M in Denver
field notes, weather & such.
177
pleasant days a year, in fort collins.
Denver only manages 174 of those.
Lighter on events: Denver packs 454.0× more into a month.
69/100
19% lower than Denver
vs 85/100 in Denver
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 31.3 mi.
86/100
11% lower than Denver
vs 97/100 in Denver
169
0% fewer than Denver
vs 169 nonstops in Denver
same energy as fort collins, different zip code:
