salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Colorado Springs to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,648
$1,901
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,691
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$91,476
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$452,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$1,765
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$139
👥 People living there
397,742
487,887
Commute to work
26.6 min
22.7 min
College degree
32.6%
42.7%
Own their home
54.3%
60.9%
Below poverty line
12.9%
9%
Unemployment
5.7%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Colorado Springs for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Colorado Springs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $46,230 | +91% in Colorado Springs |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $106,320 | -37% in Colorado Springs |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | $90,210 | +20% in Colorado Springs |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,530 | $46,120 | +20% in Colorado Springs |
| Cashier | $29,910 | $35,740 | +19% in Colorado Springs |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $57,430 | +18% in Colorado Springs |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,870 | $118,410 | +16% in Colorado Springs |
| Pharmacist | $138,170 | $154,050 | +11% in Colorado Springs |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Colorado Springs cheaper to live in?
Arlington and Colorado Springs cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Colorado Springs to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $58,613 a year gives the same standard of living in Colorado Springs.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Colorado Springs?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $91,476 in Colorado Springs, 11% more in Colorado Springs.
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