with $100k coming in, swapping out of Asheville
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
less monthly outlay than Asheville
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Colorado Springs is everything that isn't rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,733/mo
0% more expensive than Asheville(vs $1,738/mo)
4.4%
$8/mo less in state tax than Asheville
vs 4.5% in Asheville
$6,234/mo
$14 more than Asheville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$463k
8% more expensive than Asheville
vs $430k in Asheville
769k
vs 417k in Asheville
field notes, weather & such.
184
pleasant days a year, in colorado springs.
Asheville actually gets more: 201 pleasant days a year. Bring a real coat. 75 days stay under 20°, well past Asheville's 13.
On par with Asheville for events and shows.
71/100
8% higher than Asheville
vs 66/100 in Asheville
Closest outdoor draw: Mueller State Park, 20.1 mi.
80/100
27% higher than Asheville
vs 63/100 in Asheville
11
38% more than Asheville
vs 8 nonstops in Asheville
same energy as colorado springs, different zip code:
