on $100k a year, leaving Portland
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
below Portland's monthly cost
The gap is real. Fort Collins costs noticeably less than Portland, every month.
a quick ledger.
$1,971/mo
14% cheaper than Portland(vs $2,285/mo)
4.4%
$258/mo less in state tax than Portland
vs 7.5% in Portland
$5,996/mo
$573 more than Portland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$572k
5% more expensive than Portland
vs $543k in Portland
371k
vs 566k in Portland
field notes, weather & such.
177
pleasant days a year, in fort collins.
Portland only manages 145 of those. Winter shows up, though: 44 days below 20° vs Portland's 19.
Noticeably quieter than Portland. About 97% fewer events on a typical month.
69/100
3% lower than Portland
vs 71/100 in Portland
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 31.3 mi.
86/100
12% lower than Portland
vs 98/100 in Portland
169
8350% more than Portland
vs 2 nonstops in Portland
same energy as fort collins, different zip code:
