with $100k coming in, swapping out of Fresno
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
lighter monthly cost than Fresno
You'd feel the difference in Colorado Springs. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to Fresno.
a quick ledger.
$1,733/mo
13% cheaper than Fresno(vs $1,999/mo)
4.4%
$408/mo less in state tax than Fresno
vs 9.3% in Fresno
$6,234/mo
$675 more than Fresno
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$463k
11% more expensive than Fresno
vs $418k in Fresno
769k
vs 1.2M in Fresno
field notes, weather & such.
184
pleasant days a year, in colorado springs.
Fresno edges ahead with 206 pleasant days. Winter asks for something in return: 75 days under 20° here, 0 in Fresno.
A similar weekend lineup to Fresno.
71/100
8% higher than Fresno
vs 66/100 in Fresno
Closest outdoor draw: Mueller State Park, 20.1 mi.
80/100
10% lower than Fresno
vs 89/100 in Fresno
11
0% fewer than Fresno
vs 11 nonstops in Fresno
in the same ballpark as colorado springs:
