with $100k coming in, swapping out of Madison
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 premium over Madison
Barely costlier than Madison. If Fort Collins pulls you in, it's the life it offers, not the price tag.
a quick ledger.
$1,971/mo
18% more expensive than Madison(vs $1,673/mo)
4.4%
$156/mo less in state tax than Madison
vs 6.27% in Madison
$5,996/mo
$142 less than Madison
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$572k
23% more expensive than Madison
vs $465k in Madison
371k
vs 694k in Madison
field notes, weather & such.
177
pleasant days a year, in fort collins.
Madison only logs 147 pleasant days.
Lighter on events: Madison packs 40.0× more into a month.
69/100
3% higher than Madison
vs 67/100 in Madison
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 31.3 mi.
86/100
2% lower than Madison
vs 88/100 in Madison
169
1436% more than Madison
vs 11 nonstops in Madison
in the same ballpark as fort collins:
