I have included a cost-of-living comparison between the 5 largest cities in Colorado from an independent, 3rd party website, Sperlings Best Places to Live. It shows how much farther your dollar goes in Colorado Springs as compared to other cities. I have also included some additional information on Colorado Springs for your review.
A salary of $450,000 in Colorado Springs should increase to $574,756 in Denver, Colorado. Overall, Denver, Colorado is 18% more expensive than Colorado Springs. Median Home Cost is the biggest factor. Median home Cost is 29% more expensive in Denver.
A salary of $450,000 in Colorado Springs should increase to $518,955 in Aurora, Colorado. Overall, Aurora, Colorado is 9.8% more expensive than Colorado Springs. Median Home Cost is the biggest factor. Median home cost is 5% more expensive in Aurora.
A salary of $450,000 in Colorado Springs should increase to $514,969 in Fort Collins, Colorado. Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is 7.8% more expensive than Colorado Springs Median Home Cost is the biggest factor. Median home cost is 18% more expensive in Fort Collins.
A salary of $450,000 in Colorado Springs should increase to $563,198 in Lakewood, Colorado. Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is 19.9% more expensive than Colorado Springs. Median Home Cost is the biggest factor. Median home cost is 32% more expensive in Lakewood.
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Overall, Colorado Springs is a city of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are many members of the armed forces living in Colorado Springs. You will notice when you visit or live here that some of the people you meet or see around town are employed by the armed services – even if they are not always in uniform.
Of the large cities in America, Colorado Springs is one of the most car oriented. This is reflected in the urban landscape, which features highways, wide streets, parking lots, and shopping centers of all sizes. But those without a car and residents in the city’s core can take advantage of the public bus system. Mountain Metro Transit has nearly 40 routes.
The city has added more bike lanes over the years, and commuter paths connect the downtown area. Cyclists can enjoy more than 100 miles of on-street routes, nearly 120 miles or urban bike lanes and more than 60 miles of unpaved mountain bike trails.
The per capita income in Colorado Springs in 2018 was $34,076, which is upper middle income relative to Colorado and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $136,304 for a family of four. However, Colorado Springs contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.