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
$1,999
$1,901
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,691
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$91,476
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$452,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$1,765
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$139
👥 People living there
505,268
487,887
Commute to work
26.5 min
22.7 min
College degree
59.2%
42.7%
Own their home
46.4%
60.9%
Below poverty line
16.9%
9%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Colorado Springs for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Colorado Springs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $46,230 | +150% in Colorado Springs |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $91,580 | +50% in Colorado Springs |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $63,110 | +33% in Colorado Springs |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | $106,320 | -23% in Colorado Springs |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $135,200 | +21% in Colorado Springs |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $61,140 | -20% in Colorado Springs |
| Cashier | $30,010 | $35,740 | +19% in Colorado Springs |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,370 | $118,410 | +18% in Colorado Springs |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Colorado Springs cheaper to live in?
Atlanta 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 Atlanta?
About $60,389 a year gives the same standard of living in Colorado Springs.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Colorado Springs?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $91,476 in Colorado Springs, 1% more in Atlanta.
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