same $100k income, fresh start from Manchester
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
more expensive each month than Manchester
Colorado Springs edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,733/mo
17% cheaper than Manchester(vs $2,092/mo)
4.4%
$367/mo more in state tax than Manchester
vs 0% in Manchester
$6,234/mo
$7 less than Manchester
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$463k
16% cheaper than Manchester
vs $548k in Manchester
769k
vs 427k in Manchester
field notes, weather & such.
184
pleasant days a year, in colorado springs.
Manchester only manages 154 of those. Winter shows up, though: 75 days below 20° vs Manchester's 54.
2.9× the events of Manchester, and the calendar shows it.
71/100
15% higher than Manchester
vs 62/100 in Manchester
Closest outdoor draw: Mueller State Park, 20.1 mi.
80/100
18% lower than Manchester
vs 98/100 in Manchester
11
15% fewer than Manchester
vs 13 nonstops in Manchester
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