September 26, 2016
Colorado Springs selected as Best Big City in the Mountains
![Garden of the Gods and Pike's Peak, Colorado Springs](https://coloradospringschamberedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Best-City-in-the-Mountains.jpg)
Colorado Springs was listed as one of Money Magazine’s 6 Best Big Cities, earning the spot of “Best City in the Mountains”.
Money Magazine’s Best Big Cities list identifies the metro area (300,000-plus population) in each region of the country that offers all the benefits of big-city living plus strong job growth, affordable housing, good schools, low crime, and great quality-of-life factors such as ample transportation options and access to green space.