Colorado Springs homes' have really low utility bills. In fact, in a recent cost of living study, Colorado Springs "combined electric and natural gas monthly bills ranked ninth lowest among the 311 participating nationwide." The national average monthly utility bill is $178. a month.

Among other Colorado cities, Colorado Springs is the cheapest, with an average ersidential bill of just $120. a month. Colorado average is $144. a month.

Here is the breakdown of average residential bills for Colorado cities:

• Colorado Springs $120
• Boulder $154
• Denver $155
• Grand Junction $156
• Greeley $141
• Gunnison $147
• Loveland $131
• Pueblo $149

Read the full report here: Colorado Springs Utilities Rates and Regulations

Posted By: Mariana Wagner - Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent - Wagner iTeam
The Wagner iTeam is a power team of Keller Williams Clients Choice Realty,
specializing in Colorado Springs Real Estate and Monument Real Estate
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Anthony Homes is a local Colorado Springs area custom home builder that offers a wide array of custom homes and construction services. Anthony homes has been building custom homes in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas for over two decades and this builder has an excellent reputation around town.

Anthony Homes is currently building cutom homes in several areas in and around Colorado Springs:

• Falcon Hills: According to their website, "This wonderful community boasts wide paved streets, central utilities, half-acre lot sizes, a few one acre lots, RV parking, and full Front Range views. This area is rapidly expanding its commercial development yet still retains the charm of a small country town." There is a sales center at this location, managed by Behr and Behr team. Homes built by Anthony Homes are starting in the low $300,000's and offer starting floor plans from 2bed 2bath ranchers with over 3,400 sf to 4bed 3bath 2-story homes with over 4,200 sf ... and anything in between.
• Park Ridge: The Anthony Homes website boasts, "This upcoming new subdivision developed by Vincent Development (a division of Anthony Homes), is located east of Colorado Springs near the intersection of Highway 94 and Curtis Rd. This wonderful new community will feature 2 1/2 acre lots in an open country atmosphere with spectacular views of the Front Range. Park Ridge offers an easy communte to Shriever Air Force Base, Peterson Air Force Base as well as being only a quick 12 minute drive to numerous shopping conveniences." There is a sales center at this location as well also managed by Behr and Behr team. Custom homes built by Anthony Homes in Park Ridge are starting in the $300,000's and offer starting floor plans from 3bed 2bath ranchers with over 3,200 sf to 4bed 4bath 2-story homes with over 4,800 sf with a LOT to choose from. Lot prices range from about $72,000 - $145,000 depending on the views and whether or not offers a layout or a walk-out basement.
  

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Per a recent All State report, Colorado Springs has some of the nations SAFEST drivers. In fact we ranked #8 in the nation.

Colorado Springs is also one of the fittest cities in the nation. SO, we are SAFE and HEALTHY ... What a great place to live!

Posted By: Mariana Wagner - Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent - Wagner iTeam
The Wagner iTeam is a power team of Keller Williams Clients' Choice Realty, specializing in Colorado Springs Real Estate and Monument Real Estate.

If you are looking to move to Colorado Springs, or just want to find a very well-paying job here, you should check out Ladders.com. This new site is dedicated to jobs that pay no less than six figures a year.

And like the "other" job search sites, you can search for jobs in Colorado Springs yourself or you can post your resume and let potential employers find you.

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