Colorado Springs, the second-largest city in Colorado, offers its residents cost of living advantages over nearby Denver and Boulder, as well as many professional and recreational opportunities, making it a highly desirable place to live. Located seventy miles south of Colorado’s state capital, Denver, at the base of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs boasts one of the nation’s most magnificent natural landscapes. The Rocky Mountains provide the stunning backdrop to the city. To the west of the city is the Front Range, while to the east lie the Great Plains.