$100k a year, no longer in Philadelphia
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
cheaper each month than Philadelphia
Colorado Springs is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,733/mo
7% cheaper than Philadelphia(vs $1,869/mo)
4.4%
$202/mo less in state tax than Philadelphia
vs 6.82% in Philadelphia
$6,234/mo
$338 more than Philadelphia
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$463k
18% more expensive than Philadelphia
vs $393k in Philadelphia
769k
vs 6.2M in Philadelphia
field notes, weather & such.
184
pleasant days a year, in colorado springs.
Philadelphia only manages 173 of those. Bring a real coat. 75 days stay under 20°, well past Philadelphia's 21.
Lighter on events: Philadelphia packs 4.3× more into a month.
71/100
3% higher than Philadelphia
vs 69/100 in Philadelphia
Closest outdoor draw: Mueller State Park, 20.1 mi.
80/100
20% lower than Philadelphia
vs 100/100 in Philadelphia
11
91% fewer than Philadelphia
vs 122 nonstops in Philadelphia
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