How long until FIRE on your current plan? Sucking it up for one year is way different from sucking it up for 5 or 10 or 20.
Generally, if you're ready to try something other than KS, then go for it. OTOH, you should also expect to run into giant flaming assholes who have no business holding down a job (much less being in a boss-type role) everywhere you go. So adjust expectations accordingly.
Will either other option offer a trip to check it out, see what kind of house you can afford, etc?
And I love CO - all things being equal, that is 100% where I would chose to live.