$100k salary, packing up from Boise
changea dispatch from
san luis obispo
CA
35.28°N
120.66°W
San Luis Obispo (SLO to locals) sits halfway between LA and San Francisco on the central coast, with Cal Poly students, gorgeous wine country (Edna Valley and Paso Robles nearby), and a Thursday night farmers market that takes over downtown. It's been called the happiest city in America (multiple studies, Oprah included), and the vibe really does back that up. Bubblegum Alley is exactly what it sounds like. Mellow and beautiful.
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the monthly cost of moving past Boise
A real premium for San Luis Obispo. Worth it only if the city itself is the whole point.
a quick ledger.
$3,095/mo
73% more expensive than Boise(vs $1,794/mo)
9.3%
$292/mo more in state tax than Boise
vs 5.8% in Boise
$4,463/mo
$1,593 less than Boise
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$934k
91% more expensive than Boise
vs $490k in Boise
282k
vs 827k in Boise
field notes, weather & such.
303
pleasant days a year, in san luis obispo.
Boise keeps to 166 pleasant days a year.
Boise hosts 3.9× more events.
68/100
17% lower than Boise
vs 82/100 in Boise
Closest outdoor draw: Montaña de Oro State Park, 6.7 mi.
98/100
2% higher than Boise
vs 96/100 in Boise
3
81% fewer than Boise
vs 16 nonstops in Boise
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