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Monument, Colorado is a small town located in El Paso County. It is known for its beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains and its friendly community. According to BestPlaces, Monument ranks #26 in Cost of Living Index out of 323 cities in Colorado, #43 in Crime Rate Index out of 303 cities in Colorado, #34 in Education Index out of 319 cities in Colorado and #48 in Employment Index out of 316 cities in Colorado. These rankings show that Monument offers an affordable cost of living with a safe environment and good educational opportunities for its citizens. The high employment index indicates that there are job opportunities available within the city, making Monument an attractive place to live.

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#63 2005 High Gas Prices
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Over 15 years ago

if you think COS is nice, monument can't be  More

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Over 17 years ago

Monument is located about 10 miles north of the Colorado Springs city limits on I-25 cooridor. We are 2 exits north of the Air Force Academy. We enjoy a "small town"  More

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