City comparison
Yes. Jacksonville's crime index is 150 versus 200 in Colorado Springs, and its violent crime index is 155 versus 204, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Jacksonville is cheaper. Median rent is $1,465 a month versus $1,648 in Colorado Springs.
Climate is the sharpest divide between Jacksonville and Colorado Springs. Jacksonville averages 68°F while Colorado Springs averages 55°F, a difference that affects utility bills, outdoor lifestyle, and how you feel nine months of the year. Rent runs $1,465 versus $1,648.
Jacksonville is not a close call here. It leads on cost of living, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Colorado Springs makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Jacksonville is the stronger move.
The crime gap is citywide. Jacksonville has rougher pockets and Colorado Springs has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Jacksonville and Colorado Springs are 1,437 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,465 a month in Jacksonville to $1,648 a month in Colorado Springs, up $183 a month (12%).
Median household income goes from $69,872 in Jacksonville to $84,818 in Colorado Springs, up $14,946 (21%).
The crime index goes from 150 in Jacksonville to 200 in Colorado Springs, up 50 points (33%).
The move
Colorado Springs and Jacksonville are 1,437 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,648 a month in Colorado Springs to $1,465 a month in Jacksonville, down $183 a month (11%).
Median household income goes from $84,818 in Colorado Springs to $69,872 in Jacksonville, down $14,946 (18%).
The crime index goes from 200 in Colorado Springs to 150 in Jacksonville, down 50 points (25%).
Jacksonville, FL
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Colorado Springs, CO
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Rent
11% cheaper
Jacksonville rent is 11% cheaper than Colorado Springs
Jacksonville
Winner$1,465/mo
Colorado Springs
$1,648/mo
Typical rent runs $1,465 a month in Jacksonville versus $1,648 in Colorado Springs, so Jacksonville is 11% cheaper. A meaningful but not dramatic gap. Factor it into your budget alongside salary differences between the two markets. Over a year the spread is about $2,196, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Jacksonville still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in Colorado Springs.
Planning to buy in Jacksonville? Check mortgage rates before you decide.
Median income
21% higher
Colorado Springs's median income is 21% higher than Jacksonville
Jacksonville
$69,872
Colorado Springs
Winner$84,818
Median household income is $84,818 in Colorado Springs versus $69,872 in Jacksonville, so typical pay runs 21% higher in Colorado Springs (about $14,946 more household income a year). Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Colorado Springs is the stronger labor market on paper. Jacksonville can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
25% lower crime
Jacksonville's crime index is 25% lower than Colorado Springs
Jacksonville
Winner150 (100 = avg)
Colorado Springs
200 (100 = avg)
Jacksonville's crime index is 150 versus 200 in Colorado Springs (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 25% lower in Jacksonville. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Jacksonville is the easier city. Colorado Springs can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
39% more comfortable
Jacksonville weather is 39% more comfortable than Colorado Springs
Jacksonville
Winner68°F avg · 74°F highs · comfort 100/100
Colorado Springs
55°F avg · 63°F highs · comfort 72/100
Jacksonville averages about 68°F (74°F highs); Colorado Springs averages about 55°F (63°F highs). Jacksonville sits near 68°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Colorado Springs averages around 55°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Jacksonville scores 39% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Colorado Springs if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
Outdoor enthusiasts and people who need year-round access to nature for their wellbeing
Jacksonville is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 11% cheaper here at about $1,465 a month. Choose Jacksonville if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Pick Jacksonville if you are an outdoor enthusiast or you need year-round access to nature for your wellbeing. Typical conditions (68°F) beat Colorado Springs on this page's weather index by 39%. Colorado Springs may pay more or cost less, but Jacksonville is the city where the forecast fights you less.
Jacksonville is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 25% lower than Colorado Springs (150 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Colorado Springs is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 21% higher here ($84,818). Start with Colorado Springs if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Bottom line
Crime and safety tilt toward Jacksonville: Jacksonville scores 48/100 versus 39/100 in Colorado Springs, with typical rent at $1,465 versus $1,648. I would vet the exact ZIP in Colorado Springs before trading 9 safety points for housing savings.
Safety still diverges (48/100 in Jacksonville vs 39/100 in Colorado Springs), so climate preference should not be the only filter.
Median income is $84,818 in Colorado Springs versus $69,872 in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville clears the bar on safety in this dataset. Colorado Springs deserves a serious look only when you already know the Colorado Springs block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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