$100k salary, packing up from Phoenix
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 Phoenix
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
0% more expensive than Phoenix(vs $1,739/mo)
4.4%
$158/mo more in state tax than Phoenix
vs 2.5% in Phoenix
$6,234/mo
$152 less than Phoenix
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$463k
1% more expensive than Phoenix
vs $458k in Phoenix
769k
vs 5.1M in Phoenix
field notes, weather & such.
184
pleasant days a year, in colorado springs.
Phoenix only manages 181 of those. Bring a real coat. 75 days stay under 20°, well past Phoenix's 0.
Lighter on events: Phoenix packs 4.6× more into a month.
71/100
8% higher than Phoenix
vs 66/100 in Phoenix
Closest outdoor draw: Mueller State Park, 20.1 mi.
80/100
18% lower than Phoenix
vs 97/100 in Phoenix
11
88% fewer than Phoenix
vs 91 nonstops in Phoenix
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