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Bottom Line, We're Affordable.
Variety is more than the spice of life.  It’s the key to economic vitality.  Here in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region, you’ll discover a diverse population that includes a powerful labor force of 2.8 million workers, from 20 to 64 years of age.
    
As for regional economics, national statistics put us squarely in the category of “affordable” places to live.
    
Our housing, utilities, and other costs of living compare quite favorably with most markets our size, and when factored in with our abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, make us an attractive alternative to the ho-hum lifestyle you find in other urban areas.  
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