Side-by-side
Colorado Springs vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Colorado Springs, CO59 | Washington, DC52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 52 |
| Affordability | 87 | 59 |
| Housing | 55 | 37 |
| Jobs | 45 | 3 |
| Safety | 32 | 51 |
| Climate | 85 | 100 |
| Amenities | 45 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,954 | $4,832 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,464 | $2,015 |
| Median home value | $420,700 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $83,198 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| Population | 483.1K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 18° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 273 | 214 |