on $100k a year, leaving Lexington
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 premium over Lexington
You'd pay for Colorado Springs. The question is whether the days are worth the difference.
a quick ledger.
$1,733/mo
16% more expensive than Lexington(vs $1,488/mo)
4.4%
$8/mo less in state tax than Lexington
vs 4.5% in Lexington
$6,234/mo
$236 less than Lexington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$463k
43% more expensive than Lexington
vs $324k in Lexington
769k
vs 520k in Lexington
field notes, weather & such.
184
pleasant days a year, in colorado springs.
Lexington keeps to 171 pleasant days a year. Bring a real coat. 75 days stay under 20°, well past Lexington's 19.
A similar weekend lineup to Lexington.
71/100
18% higher than Lexington
vs 60/100 in Lexington
Closest outdoor draw: Mueller State Park, 20.1 mi.
80/100
9% lower than Lexington
vs 88/100 in Lexington
11
15% fewer than Lexington
vs 13 nonstops in Lexington
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