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Living in Boulder, CO
In addition to Gaithersburg, MD, NIST is also located in Boulder, Colorado, approximately 30 miles northwest of Denver at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Situated near the Flatirons formations, the site features hiking, biking, trails, and a variety of wildlife.
| Lakewood | Broomfield | Northglenn | Thornton | Brighton | |
| Distance from NIST | 20 miles SE | 15 miles SE | 20 miles SE | 21 miles SE | 26 miles E |
Climate
- Normal average daily temperature: 65 degrees F
- Warmest month: July
- Coolest month: December
- Average Annual Snowfall: 89 inches
Commuting
- Average commute time: 22 minutes
- Commuting in Boulder, CO: https://bouldercounty.gov/transportation/
Schools
- Boulder Valley School District: http://www.bvsd.org/Pages/default.aspx
- St. Vrain Valley School District: http://www.svvsd.org/
Tourism
- Things to do in Boulder: http://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/things-to-do/
- Boulder County Activities and Events: https://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/events/
Cost of Living
To get a better sense of what the cost of living in Boulder might be for you, check out the cost of living calculator at Payscale.com.
More about Living in Boulder County, Colorado
- Resident Resources: https://bouldercolorado.gov/guide/information-residents
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