$100k a year, no longer in Portland
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
under Portland, every month
In Colorado Springs, rent stops being the headline. The cost gap shows up every month without you trying.
a quick ledger.
$1,733/mo
24% cheaper than Portland(vs $2,285/mo)
4.4%
$258/mo less in state tax than Portland
vs 7.5% in Portland
$6,234/mo
$811 more than Portland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$463k
15% cheaper than Portland
vs $543k in Portland
769k
vs 566k in Portland
field notes, weather & such.
184
pleasant days a year, in colorado springs.
Portland keeps to 145 pleasant days a year. Bring a real coat. 75 days stay under 20°, well past Portland's 19.
Nights and weekends fill up faster. 1.4× more on the calendar than Portland.
71/100
0% lower than Portland
vs 71/100 in Portland
Closest outdoor draw: Mueller State Park, 20.1 mi.
80/100
18% lower than Portland
vs 98/100 in Portland
11
450% more than Portland
vs 2 nonstops in Portland
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