Best places to live in Colorado?

I am graduating from college this coming summer and I am starting to look into moving. I am currently in MN. I am looking for somewhere that is somewhat near a big city but that isn't a horribly expensive area. Any suggestions on areas that you all like and think would be a nice place to live? Thanks!

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1. Suburbs of Denver or colorado springs, or Ft. collins. EVERYWHERE in Colorado is great, but if you want to be near a big city, those are best. In Colorado Springs, rents are far lower in areas south of the city than north of the city. Look in Widefield, Security, or Fountain...all just 10 to 20 min. on the interstate from the heart of the city.
2. near a big city only leaves you with one choice, denver....the rest of colorado is a bunch of small towns in the middle of nowhere--with the exception of colorado springs but you dont want to live there