same $100k income, fresh start from Washington
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 Washington
Colorado Springs runs on a fraction of Washington's budget. Same paycheck, real lifestyle upgrade.
a quick ledger.
$1,733/mo
26% cheaper than Washington(vs $2,352/mo)
4.4%
$342/mo less in state tax than Washington
vs 8.5% in Washington
$6,234/mo
$961 more than Washington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$463k
26% cheaper than Washington
vs $626k in Washington
769k
vs 6.3M in Washington
field notes, weather & such.
184
pleasant days a year, in colorado springs.
Washington barely cracks 177 pleasant ones. Winter asks for something in return: 75 days under 20° here, 11 in Washington.
Lighter on events: Washington packs 3.7× more into a month.
71/100
18% lower than Washington
vs 87/100 in Washington
Closest outdoor draw: Mueller State Park, 20.1 mi.
80/100
18% lower than Washington
vs 98/100 in Washington
11
93% fewer than Washington
vs 160 nonstops in Washington
same energy as colorado springs, different zip code:
