salaryColorado Springs is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,901
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$109
👥 People living there
487,887
754,195
Commute to work
22.7 min
26 min
College degree
42.7%
68.4%
Own their home
60.9%
43.7%
Below poverty line
9%
9.9%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Colorado Springs | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $59,210 | $101,780 | +72% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,140 | $102,920 | +68% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $63,110 | $101,090 | +60% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $60,510 | $95,230 | +57% in Seattle |
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $164,980 | +55% in Seattle |
| Medical Assistant | $45,730 | $61,500 | +34% in Seattle |
| Registered Nurse | $96,140 | $128,260 | +33% in Seattle |
| Carpenter | $57,430 | $76,410 | +33% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Colorado Springs is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,901 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $66,212 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Seattle?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $133,583 in Seattle, 32% more in Seattle.
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