with $100k coming in, swapping out of Miami
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 Miami
You'd feel the difference in Colorado Springs. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to Miami.
a quick ledger.
$1,733/mo
35% cheaper than Miami(vs $2,665/mo)
4.4%
$367/mo more in state tax than Miami
vs 0% in Miami
$6,234/mo
$566 more than Miami
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$463k
18% cheaper than Miami
vs $565k in Miami
769k
vs 6.2M in Miami
field notes, weather & such.
184
pleasant days a year, in colorado springs.
Miami edges ahead with 272 pleasant days. Winter asks for something in return: 75 days under 20° here, 0 in Miami.
Miami hosts 22.9× more events.
71/100
8% lower than Miami
vs 77/100 in Miami
Closest outdoor draw: Mueller State Park, 20.1 mi.
80/100
18% lower than Miami
vs 97/100 in Miami
11
93% fewer than Miami
vs 167 nonstops in Miami
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