$100k a year, no longer in Akron
changea dispatch from
colorado springs
CO
38.83°N
104.82°W
Colorado Springs sits at the foot of Pikes Peak (which inspired America the Beautiful), with the Garden of the Gods' red rock formations rising on the city's western edge. The Air Force Academy chapel is one of the most striking pieces of modernist religious architecture in the country. It's drier and sunnier than people expect, with strong evangelical and military communities shaping the city's character. Outdoorsy in a quiet way.
the verdict
the monthly cost of moving past Akron
Colorado Springs costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$1,733/mo
38% more expensive than Akron(vs $1,259/mo)
4.4%
$34/mo more in state tax than Akron
vs 3.99% in Akron
$6,234/mo
$508 less than Akron
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$463k
96% more expensive than Akron
vs $236k in Akron
769k
vs 698k in Akron
field notes, weather & such.
184
pleasant days a year, in colorado springs.
Akron keeps to 152 pleasant days a year. Bring a real coat. 75 days stay under 20°, well past Akron's 40.
A month here packs 1.3× the events of Akron.
71/100
9% higher than Akron
vs 65/100 in Akron
Closest outdoor draw: Mueller State Park, 20.1 mi.
80/100
5% higher than Akron
vs 76/100 in Akron
11
0% fewer than Akron
vs 11 nonstops in Akron
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