$100k a year, no longer in Reno
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
more each month than Reno ran you
A small premium for Colorado Springs. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,733/mo
9% cheaper than Reno(vs $1,908/mo)
4.4%
$367/mo more in state tax than Reno
vs 0% in Reno
$6,234/mo
$191 less than Reno
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$463k
19% cheaper than Reno
vs $574k in Reno
769k
vs 565k in Reno
field notes, weather & such.
184
pleasant days a year, in colorado springs.
Reno has the edge here, logging 201 pleasant days a year. Bring a real coat. 75 days stay under 20°, well past Reno's 28.
Lighter on events: Reno packs 2.4× more into a month.
71/100
0% lower than Reno
vs 71/100 in Reno
Closest outdoor draw: Mueller State Park, 20.1 mi.
80/100
16% lower than Reno
vs 95/100 in Reno
11
15% fewer than Reno
vs 13 nonstops in Reno
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