01 · the cities
New York
New York is the city that refuses to take a nap. Five boroughs of bodegas, bagels, late-night dollar slices, and entire neighborhoods that switch languages every six blocks. The subway is a 472-station miracle that runs all night, and Central Park is the green lung that keeps Manhattan sane. You will spend more than you planned and love every minute of it.
full dispatch→Colorado Springs
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.
full dispatch→02 · the money
Median rent
Median rent
$3,329/mo
$1,733/mo
$1,596/mo less than New York (92%)
Median home price
Median home price
$739k
$463k
$277k less than New York
State income tax
State income tax
10.7%
4.4%
Gross left after rent
Gross left after rent
$4,110/mo
$6,234/mo
Colorado Springs has $2,124/mo more gross after rent at $100k
Gross left after rent reflects state income tax but not federal, based on $100k salary. Enter your salary to find your ideal city.
03 · the weather
Pleasant days/yr
Pleasant days/yr
171 days
184 days
13 more than New York
Extreme heat days
Extreme heat days
1 days
0 days
days above 95°F per year
Extreme cold days
Extreme cold days
19 days
75 days
days below 20°F per year
Colorado Springs drops below 20°F on 56 more days per year than New York.
04 · the life
OutdoorScore
OutdoorScore
78 / 100
71 / 100
7.0 pts behind New York
Nonstop flights
Nonstop flights
215 routes
11 routes
204 fewer direct routes than New York
Metro size
Metro size
19.5M metro
769k metro
New York has 90.9x more events per month than Colorado Springs.
the verdict
3
New York
categories won
5
Colorado Springs
categories won
Colorado Springs wins on money. New York has the edge on lifestyle.
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