Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost Of Living Index: 104.5

Average Price Of Homes: $441,691

Attractions:

• Garden of the Gods
• Pikes Peak
• Seven Falls
• Mueller State Park
• Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
• Tour “Old Colorado City”
• Royal Gorge
• Hot Air Ballon Rides
• Ziplining

Between Seven Falls, Pikes Peak, and the Garden of the Gods Park, you’ll never lack beautiful vistas in this city hidden in the great Rocky Mountains.

The high elevation and plentiful fresh air in Colorado Springs are what draw athletes to train at the US Olympic Complex near the city’s downtown.

Driving the economy in this affordable mountain town are several military bases, and housing costs about $1,702 monthly for retirees with a mortgage and roughly $1,300 for those looking to rent.

If you’re moving from a bigger city, you’ll likely discover that your home maintenance and repairs expenditures drop. Other expenses like groceries and healthcare may also be much lower for you.

Not quite sure if you want to move to this affordable mountain town? We recommend visiting for a long weekend to unwind and get in tune with nature. We’re positive that you will love it!