with $100k coming in, swapping out of Trenton
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
less monthly outlay than Trenton
You'd feel the difference in Fort Collins. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to Trenton.
a quick ledger.
$1,971/mo
22% cheaper than Trenton(vs $2,540/mo)
4.4%
$164/mo less in state tax than Trenton
vs 6.37% in Trenton
$5,996/mo
$733 more than Trenton
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$572k
25% more expensive than Trenton
vs $456k in Trenton
371k
vs 382k in Trenton
field notes, weather & such.
177
pleasant days a year, in fort collins.
Trenton only manages 171 of those. Cold snaps are part of the year: 44 days below 20° here, 21 in Trenton.
Noticeably quieter than Trenton. About 91% fewer events on a typical month.
69/100
3% lower than Trenton
vs 71/100 in Trenton
Closest outdoor draw: Rocky Mountain National Park, 31.3 mi.
86/100
2% lower than Trenton
vs 88/100 in Trenton
169
37% more than Trenton
vs 123 nonstops in Trenton
same energy as fort collins, different zip code:
