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Measure Colorado SpringsColorado, United States Remove Colorado Springs
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.2
Connector Score 8.5
Safety 4.2
Affordability 5.8
Transportation 8.0
Car-free friendliness 5.0
Walkability 5.2
Things to do 6.9
Food & dining 6.0
Places to stay 7.5
Nature & outdoors 4.0
Scenic value 5.3
Family friendliness 6.3
Solo-traveler friendliness 4.6
Nightlife 3.6
Remote-work friendliness 6.3
Road-trip convenience 6.5
Train-trip convenience 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 6.2
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $148
Mid-range $223
Luxury $471
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 107
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,550
Population 495K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Bus Airport
Car recommended —
Character
Best for —
Known for Mountains & hiking, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Family & kids
When to go Peak: June to August and holiday weekends

Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.

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