with $100k coming in, swapping out of Wilmington
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 Wilmington
Barely costlier than Wilmington. If Colorado Springs pulls you in, it's the life it offers, not the price tag.
a quick ledger.
$1,733/mo
3% more expensive than Wilmington(vs $1,675/mo)
4.4%
$8/mo less in state tax than Wilmington
vs 4.5% in Wilmington
$6,234/mo
$49 less than Wilmington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$463k
3% more expensive than Wilmington
vs $448k in Wilmington
769k
vs 467k in Wilmington
field notes, weather & such.
184
pleasant days a year, in colorado springs.
Wilmington gets 235 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine. Cold is the cost: 75 days drop below 20° vs Wilmington's 1.
A real upgrade on things to do: 2.1× Wilmington's pace.
71/100
31% higher than Wilmington
vs 54/100 in Wilmington
Closest outdoor draw: Mueller State Park, 20.1 mi.
80/100
19% higher than Wilmington
vs 67/100 in Wilmington
11
120% more than Wilmington
vs 5 nonstops in Wilmington
same energy as colorado springs, different zip code:
