salaryColorado Springs is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fremont to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,901
$3,180
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$3,128
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$195,754
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$1,403,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$9,190
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$152
👥 People living there
487,887
228,295
Commute to work
22.7 min
30.3 min
College degree
42.7%
63.9%
Own their home
60.9%
60.8%
Below poverty line
9%
5.2%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Colorado Springs | Fremont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $212,500 | +100% in Fremont |
| Registered Nurse | $96,140 | $186,610 | +94% in Fremont |
| Firefighter | $63,110 | $113,700 | +80% in Fremont |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,950 | $219,080 | +69% in Fremont |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,140 | $101,860 | +67% in Fremont |
| Electrician | $59,210 | $92,830 | +57% in Fremont |
| Carpenter | $57,430 | $89,200 | +55% in Fremont |
| Police Officer | $91,580 | $132,000 | +44% in Fremont |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Fremont cheaper to live in?
Colorado Springs is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,901 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Fremont to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $68,881 a year gives the same standard of living in Fremont.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Fremont?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $195,754 in Fremont, 53% more in Fremont.
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