Relocating Due to Divorce (Denver, Boulder: budget, apartments, condos)

[varissul]

I'm relocating to Colorado, preferrably the Boulder area, after the first of the year and am a bit apprehensive as you might assume seeing as how I'm getting divorced. I am a professional chef and don't think I'll have any trouble finding a job, but being on my own for the first time in my life, will be something new and, at the same time, frightening. I would like to know about the cost of living for the larger Boulder metro area, including places right outside Boulder. Thanks for your time.

[Infinite]

Originally Posted by varissul

but being on my own for the first time in my life, will be something new and, at the same time, frightening. I

Best of luck varissul. Just be strong and everything will work out.

[Charles]

Originally Posted by varissul

I would like to know about the cost of living for the larger Boulder metro area, including places right outside Boulder.

What is your rent budget or housing budget?

[marti.peterson]

Boulder can get pricey because they had the foresight to buy up a green belt around Boulder, and not allow it to become part of the Denver suburban sprawl. But, by the same token, the town physically can not grow. The more folks that want to live there, the more they must pay. Look into Longmont, or Broomfield, even if you work in Boulder.

You can do ... you'll do fine. Look for a group you can relate to. A church, if you are so inclined. (Community United Church of Christ Community United Church of Christ), or a chef's group, or any other group of potential friends. A support network will make the transition easier. If you have kids, get involved with the PTO at school. Sure, you may have to work evenings, but find a network of like minded folks, it will help.

Good luck!
--MP

[varissul]

Originally Posted by Infinite

Best of luck varissul. Just be strong and everything will work out.

Thanks so much!

[varissul]

Originally Posted by Charles

What is your rent budget or housing budget?

Currently, I haven't a clue, but it should be somewhere in the range of around $1500 a month or so (depending on the type of job I am able to secure). Thanks so much.

[nelumbo]

1-bed apartments (rentals) in Boulder tend to run from $700 and up, 2 bed starts around $850/month and up. For $1500 you can find a very nice apartment, or possibly a smaller sfh/townhouse (that might take a bit of a hunt, but winter is off-season and there might be some good deals available).

To buy, condos start around 175k (might be a few cheaper ones out there) and go up from there.

[chilaili]

Originally Posted by varissul

Currently, I haven't a clue, but it should be somewhere in the range of around $1500 a month or so (depending on the type of job I am able to secure). Thanks so much.

I know another professional chef who relocated here last year after selling her restaurant in Montana. She's currently teaching part-time at the Culinary school of the Rockies as finding a position in a restaurant was a little tough. There are jobs for sure but you might want to be prepared for lots of "auditions".