What is a pro or con of living in Colorado Springs, Coloradocompared to Air Force Academy, Colorado?

Transportation is 20% more expensive in Colorado Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Colorado Springs, Colorado copmared to Air Force Academy, Colorado?

A salary of $75,000 in Air Force Academy, Colorado should increase to $75,699 in Colorado Springs, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

AIR FORCE ACADEMY vs. COLORADO SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Air Force Academy, Colorado vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 0.9% more expensive than Air Force Academy, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $75,699 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Air Force Academy, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Air Force Academy, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
20% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in Air Force Academy, Colorado

Air Force Academy, CO vs. Colorado Springs, CO

Compared to Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

13.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.1% lower

Commute

21.0% higher

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% higher

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