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September 2011
10 Great Cities for Young Adults
Colorado Springs, Colo.
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Residents ages 20-29: 15.1%
Cost-of-living score: 91.8
Monthly rent: $802
Starting salary: $42,300
For young adults, Colorado Springs offers a tempting combination of good starting salaries in a stable defense- and tech-based economy, plus low rents and living costs. Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin and Atmel rank among the city’s top employers, and large finance, defense and technology companies announced plans to expand this year. Located in the Rocky Mountains, 70 miles south of Denver, Colorado Springs is already well-known to outdoorsy types. The 14,110-foot Pike's Peak sits directly above town, and the city's bicyle-friendly "complete streets" policy makes it ideal for urban cyclists. Plus, groceries and other everyday expenses are less here than in any city on our list.
Top selling point: Live the Rocky Mountain high life
Biggest drawback: Urbanites need not apply
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