These relationships are called symbiotic relationships. The symbiont always benefits, but the host can be affected in one of three different ways: Mutualism: both the symbiontâ¦ and the host benefit Commensalism: the symbiont benefits and the host is unharmed Parasitism: the symbiont benefits and the host is harmed.
The cost of living in Colorado (CO) is lower than the nationwide average. The average yearly pay in Colorado is $50,873.00, which is higher than the U.S. average annual salary by $1,065.00. The consumer price index (CPI) of 224 in Colorado is 3.86% lower than the U.S. city average CPI of 233.
Research shows that Colorado Springs is almost ten percent higher than the average U.S. city; with rent for a small two-bedroom apartment coming in close to $1100/monthly for the area and the median Springs home price rising to over 260K. Utilities. Utility costs in Colorado Springs are above the national average. Utilities (including gas, electric, water, and garbage) average around $176/monthly for a 900 square foot apartment. Consider that the average single family home is over 2500 square feet, and you can see where utility bills become overwhelming in the Colorado Springs area.