$100k a year, no longer in Providence
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 Providence, every month
Colorado Springs is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,733/mo
19% cheaper than Providence(vs $2,127/mo)
4.4%
$133/mo less in state tax than Providence
vs 5.99% in Providence
$6,234/mo
$527 more than Providence
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$463k
12% cheaper than Providence
vs $528k in Providence
769k
vs 1.7M in Providence
field notes, weather & such.
184
pleasant days a year, in colorado springs.
Providence only manages 159 of those. Bring a real coat. 75 days stay under 20°, well past Providence's 35.
A real upgrade on things to do: 2.0× Providence's pace.
71/100
13% higher than Providence
vs 63/100 in Providence
Closest outdoor draw: Mueller State Park, 20.1 mi.
80/100
17% lower than Providence
vs 96/100 in Providence
11
35% fewer than Providence
vs 17 nonstops in Providence
same energy as colorado springs, different zip code:
