salaryColorado Springs is 8% cheaperBased 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
$2,666
$1,901
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,691
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$91,476
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$452,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$1,765
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$139
👥 People living there
236,254
487,887
Commute to work
26.2 min
22.7 min
College degree
77.1%
42.7%
Own their home
41.3%
60.9%
Below poverty line
7.4%
9%
Unemployment
3.3%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Colorado Springs for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Colorado Springs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $106,320 | -46% in Colorado Springs |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,470 | $61,140 | -23% in Colorado Springs |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $120,770 | -23% in Colorado Springs |
| Electrician | $75,930 | $59,210 | -22% in Colorado Springs |
| Accountant | $102,140 | $85,000 | -17% in Colorado Springs |
| Plumber | $71,860 | $60,510 | -16% in Colorado Springs |
| HVAC Technician | $71,920 | $61,460 | -15% in Colorado Springs |
| Software Developer | $154,930 | $134,280 | -13% in Colorado Springs |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Colorado Springs cheaper to live in?
Colorado Springs is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,901 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Colorado Springs to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $55,494 a year gives the same standard of living in Colorado Springs.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Colorado Springs?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $91,476 in Colorado Springs, 68% more in Arlington.
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