Colorado Springs, Colorado

What's the cost of living in Colorado Springs, CO?

The overall cost of living in Colorado Springs is slightly more expensive compared with the national average, but residents spend slightly less than the average American for groceries, utilities and transportation. Housing costs are also higher in Colorado Springs, and the average income is on par with the national average.

What's the best way to get around Colorado Springs, CO?

You will need a car to get around Colorado Springs. Mountain Metro Transit, the region's public bus system, is prominent in the downtown area and along major thoroughfares, though service is limited in residential neighborhoods.

Colorado Springs is fairly walkable, particularly in the downtown area. It has myriad foot paths and one of the largest and fastest-growing networks of bike lanes/paths in the country.

The metro area has a municipal airport, which makes connections in Denver for other national and international destinations. Greyhound also has a terminal in Colorado Springs.

Who lives in Colorado Springs, CO?

Colorado Springs is home to a sizable retiree community. More than a tenth of the population is over the age of 65. As the area military members retire, they often stay close to the nearby military bases for medical care, shopping privileges and a fairly low cost of living.

The metro area is also home to a decent number of millennials who help bring the median age of the community down to 34. 

Although almost every major world religion is reflected in Colorado Springs' population, the region has predominantly attracted a large influx of Evangelical Christians.

What is there to do in Colorado Springs, CO?

Colorado Springs' scenic mountain landscape lends itself well to outdoor activities. Hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails criss-cross the region's urban and open spaces, while stunning geological features like Garden of the Gods – a public park featuring large formations of red sandstone rocks – and Seven Falls – a set of cascading waterfalls – are tucked between residential areas of town. Meanwhile, the views from Pikes Peak are well worth the drive up the mountain.

Opportunities to ski and snowboard are within a few hours' drive, while the U.S. Olympic Training Center is a great place to go to watch the experts in action.

Those with an interest in the Wild West can tour the Old Colorado City historic district, a neighborhood filled with pioneer-style buildings now housing souvenir shops and art galleries. The area is also home to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, beautiful Victorian houses in the Old North End and a historic and fun downtown with many restaurants that won't break your budget – and a few restaurants that will.