What is it like living in Boulder, CO?
The town is beautiful, with ready access to the mountains. At least a dozen botanical zones are compressed within a 2-hour drive of Boulder, making the Colorado Front Range one of the most plant-diverse areas of the continent. The climate is mild, with few extremes of weather in summer or winter. The town is small, with a well-developed network of bike paths. Boulder has a very health conscious population, many alternative practitioners, and more than a dozen schools of various forms of alternative medicine. The cost of living is high, with a typical one-bedroom apartment averaging more than $500 a month. A shared room in a house averages $300-$400 a month. Housing is less expensive in outlying areas with a commute of 20-40 minutes.
