$100k a year, no longer in Worcester
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
less monthly outlay than Worcester
Colorado Springs is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,733/mo
19% cheaper than Worcester(vs $2,140/mo)
4.4%
$50/mo less in state tax than Worcester
vs 5% in Worcester
$6,234/mo
$457 more than Worcester
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$463k
5% cheaper than Worcester
vs $486k in Worcester
769k
vs 867k in Worcester
field notes, weather & such.
184
pleasant days a year, in colorado springs.
Worcester only manages 148 of those. Cold snaps are part of the year: 75 days below 20° here, 55 in Worcester.
Nights and weekends fill up faster. 1.4× more on the calendar than Worcester.
71/100
20% higher than Worcester
vs 59/100 in Worcester
Closest outdoor draw: Mueller State Park, 20.1 mi.
80/100
11% lower than Worcester
vs 90/100 in Worcester
11
450% more than Worcester
vs 2 nonstops in Worcester
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