/* Cost of living by city — hub, state, city, compare */
.col-page {
  --col-accent: var(--living-accent);
  --col-accent-dark: var(--living-accent-dark);
  --col-accent-soft: var(--living-accent-soft);
  --col-warm: #c45c26;
  --col-surface: var(--living-surface);
  --col-muted: var(--living-muted);
  --col-text: var(--living-text);
  --col-border: var(--living-border);
  --col-radius: var(--living-radius);
  --col-shadow: var(--living-shadow);
}

.col-page .sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

/* —— Hero —— */
.col-hero-hub {
  padding: 2.25rem 0 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0a5578 0%, #0f6e9c 42%, #3a9bc4 100%);
  color: #fff;
}

.col-hero-hub .container {
  text-align: center;
}

.col-hero-hub .take-home-return-nav {
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  max-width: 52rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.col-hero-hub .take-home-return-breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
}

.col-hero-hub .label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.col-hero-hub h1 {
  margin: 0.4rem 0 0.75rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4vw, 2.65rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  max-width: 18ch;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.col-hero-hub .subhead {
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  max-width: 36rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.col-hero-search {
  background: var(--col-surface);
  border-radius: var(--col-radius);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: var(--col-shadow);
  max-width: 40rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  text-align: left;
}

.col-hero-search label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--col-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.col-hero-search input,
.col-hero-search select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--col-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.col-hero-search input:focus,
.col-hero-search select:focus {
  outline: 2px solid var(--col-accent);
  outline-offset: 1px;
}

.col-hero-search__row {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.col-hero-search__row--lookup {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  align-items: end;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .col-hero-search__row--lookup {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  }

  .col-hero-search__row--compare {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr auto;
    align-items: end;
  }
}

.col-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.col-btn--primary {
  background: var(--col-accent);
  color: #fff;
}

.col-btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--col-accent-dark);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.col-btn--ghost {
  background: var(--col-accent-soft);
  color: var(--col-accent-dark);
}

.col-search-hints {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.col-search-hints span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-search-hints button {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  background: #f8fbfd;
  color: var(--col-accent);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.col-input-help {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

/* —— Insight bar —— */
.col-insight-bar {
  background: #f0f7fc;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
}

.col-insight-bar__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .col-insight-bar__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.col-insight-pill {
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  background: var(--col-surface);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
}

.col-insight-pill__kicker {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-insight-pill__val {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--col-text);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* —— Sections —— */
.col-band {
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
}

.col-band--alt {
  background: #f7fafc;
}

.col-band--tone-cool {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f4f9ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.col-band--tone-warm {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff8f1 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.col-band__head {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.col-band__head h2 {
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.65rem);
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-band__head p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--col-muted);
  max-width: 38rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* —— Lifestyle tier grid —— */
.col-tier-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(10.5rem, 1fr));
}

.col-tier-card {
  background: var(--col-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.04);
}

.col-tier-card strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--col-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.col-tier-card__monthly {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--col-accent-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.col-tier-card__salary {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-tier-context {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  max-width: 46rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-tier-card--featured,
.col-tier-card:nth-child(2) {
  border-color: var(--col-accent);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fbfe 0%, #fff 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 110, 156, 0.12);
}

.col-tier-card--featured strong,
.col-tier-card:nth-child(2) strong {
  color: var(--col-accent-dark);
}

.col-lifestyle-breakdown {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.col-lifestyle-breakdown h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-mix-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  background: var(--col-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: var(--col-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--col-shadow);
}

.col-mix-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(5.5rem, 7rem) 1fr 3rem;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.col-mix-row > span:first-child {
  color: var(--col-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.col-mix-row > span:last-child {
  text-align: right;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--col-accent-dark);
}

.col-mix-bar {
  height: 0.55rem;
  background: var(--col-accent-soft);
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.col-mix-bar span {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--col-accent) 0%, var(--col-accent-dark) 100%);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

/* —— Comparison scroll —— */
.col-compare-scroll {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.col-compare-card {
  flex: 0 0 min(300px, 88vw);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  display: block;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.2rem;
  background: var(--col-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: var(--col-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--col-shadow);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
}

.col-compare-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.12);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.col-compare-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-compare-card__metrics {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.col-compare-metric {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.col-compare-metric span:first-child {
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-compare-metric strong {
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-compare-card__cta {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--col-accent);
}

.col-delta--good { color: #0a7c59; }
.col-delta--bad { color: #b42318; }

/* —— State grid —— */
.col-state-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .col-state-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .col-state-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.col-state-tile {
  display: block;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--col-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: var(--col-radius);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.04);
}

.col-state-tile:hover {
  border-color: var(--col-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.col-state-tile h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-state-tile__meta {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--col-muted);
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

.col-state-tile__stats {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.col-state-tile__stats div {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* —— Explore cards + filters —— */
.col-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.col-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.col-chip {
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  background: var(--col-surface);
  color: var(--col-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.col-chip.is-active {
  background: var(--col-accent);
  border-color: var(--col-accent);
  color: #fff;
}

.col-sort select {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.col-explore-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .col-explore-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .col-explore-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.col-explore-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 1.2rem;
  background: var(--col-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: var(--col-radius);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.05);
}

.col-explore-card[hidden] {
  display: none;
}

.col-explore-card__loc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--col-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.col-explore-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-explore-card__row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-explore-card__row strong {
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-score {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  background: var(--col-accent-soft);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--col-accent-dark);
}

.col-explore-card__actions {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.col-explore-card__actions .col-btn {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 8rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
}

.col-explore-more {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* —— Breakdown —— */
.col-breakdown-panel {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.35rem;
  background: var(--col-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: var(--col-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--col-shadow);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .col-breakdown-panel {
    grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
    align-items: start;
  }
}

.col-breakdown-panel select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
}

.col-bar-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 7rem 1fr 5rem;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.col-bar-row__label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-bar-track {
  position: relative;
  height: 10px;
  background: #eef4f8;
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.col-bar {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.col-bar--us {
  background: #cbd5e1;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.col-bar--city {
  background: var(--col-accent);
  top: 3px;
  height: 4px;
}

.col-bar-row__val {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--col-muted);
  text-align: right;
}

.col-breakdown-legend {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--col-muted);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.col-breakdown-legend span::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 12px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-right: 0.35rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.col-breakdown-legend .leg-us::before { background: #cbd5e1; }
.col-breakdown-legend .leg-city::before { background: var(--col-accent); }

.col-breakdown-empty {
  color: var(--col-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* —— Salary cards —— */
.col-salary-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .col-salary-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .col-salary-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.col-salary-card {
  padding: 1.15rem;
  background: var(--col-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: var(--col-radius);
}

.col-salary-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-salary-card p {
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--col-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.col-salary-card a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* —— Scenarios —— */
.col-scenario-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .col-scenario-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.col-scenario-card {
  padding: 1.2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #f8fbfd 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: var(--col-radius);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--col-accent);
}

.col-scenario-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-scenario-card p {
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--col-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* —— Explained / tools / CTA —— */
.col-explained-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .col-explained-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.col-explained-card {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.2rem;
  background: var(--col-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: var(--col-radius);
}

.col-explained-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-explained-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .col-tools-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.col-tool-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  background: var(--col-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.col-tool-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--col-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.col-tool-link strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--col-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.col-tool-link span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-final-cta {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a5578 0%, #0f6e9c 100%);
  border-radius: var(--col-radius);
  color: #fff;
}

.col-final-cta h2 {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.85rem);
  color: #fff;
}

.col-final-cta p {
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  max-width: 32rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.col-final-cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

.col-final-cta .col-btn--primary {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--col-accent-dark);
}

.col-final-cta .col-btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  color: #fff;
}

/* —— State / city inner pages —— */
.col-hero-inner {
  padding: 2rem 0 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0a5578 0%, #0f6e9c 42%, #3a9bc4 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--col-border);
}

.col-hero-inner .label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

.col-hero-inner .lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
}

.col-hero-inner .col-lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  max-width: 42rem;
}

.col-hero-inner h1 {
  margin: 0.35rem 0 0.5rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
  color: #fff;
}

.col-stat-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.col-term-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .col-term-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.col-term-card {
  background: #f8fbfe;
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
}

.col-term-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.3rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-term-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-household-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 0.65rem 0 0.85rem;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .col-household-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.col-household-card {
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  background: #f8fbfd;
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.col-household-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-household-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-stat-box {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: var(--col-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  min-width: 6.5rem;
}

.col-stat-box__n {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-stat-box__l {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--col-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.col-rank-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: var(--col-radius);
  background: var(--col-surface);
}

.col-content-prose {
  max-width: 42rem;
}

.col-content-prose p {
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #334155;
}

.col-faq-section {
  padding: 2rem 0;
  background: #f7fafc;
}

.col-related__grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

@media (min-width: 700px) {
  .col-related__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.col-related-card {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.8rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  background: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.col-related-card strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--col-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.col-related-card span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-related-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--col-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.col-cost-card__value {
  color: var(--col-accent-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* —— Scannable copy (FRE-friendly, less wall-of-text) —— */
.col-key-list {
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.col-key-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem 0.65rem 2rem;
  background: var(--col-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-key-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.75rem;
  top: 0.95rem;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--col-accent);
}

.col-facts-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

@media (min-width: 760px) {
  .col-facts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.col-fact-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f9fcff 100%);
  padding: 0.8rem 0.9rem;
}

.col-fact-card__kicker {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--col-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.col-fact-card__value {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--col-accent-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.col-fact-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--col-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.col-callout {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background: var(--col-accent-soft);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--col-accent);
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-lead {
  margin: 0.35rem 0 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--col-muted);
  max-width: 40rem;
}

.col-city-snap {
  margin: 0.35rem 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

/* State pages: tighter section rhythm */
.col-page:not(.col-city-page):not(.col-compare-page) .col-section,
.col-page:not(.col-city-page):not(.col-compare-page) .col-band {
  padding: 1.8rem 0;
}

.col-page:not(.col-city-page):not(.col-compare-page) .col-faq-section {
  padding: 1.7rem 0;
}

/* State pages: upgraded city snapshots UX */
.col-city-snap-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  margin-top: 0.7rem;
}

@media (min-width: 760px) {
  .col-city-snap-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.col-city-snap-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.85rem 0.9rem;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.04);
}

.col-city-snap-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--col-accent-dark);
}

.col-city-snap-card h3 a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.col-city-snap-card h3 a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.col-city-snap-kpi {
  margin: 0 0 0.3rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-city-snap-kpi strong {
  color: var(--col-text);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.col-city-snap-meta {
  margin: 0.4rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

/* Recommendations cards for state + city pages */
.col-rec-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

@media (min-width: 760px) {
  .col-rec-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.col-rec-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.85rem 0.95rem;
  background: #fff;
}

.col-rec-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-rec-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

/* City pages: stronger "At a glance" UX */
.col-glance-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

@media (min-width: 760px) {
  .col-glance-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.col-glance-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  background: #fff;
}

.col-glance-card__kicker {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--col-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.col-glance-card__value {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--col-accent-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.col-glance-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.14rem 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.col-pill--good {
  background: #e7f7ee;
  color: #17653a;
}

.col-pill--warn {
  background: #fff3dc;
  color: #9a6700;
}

.col-pill--bad {
  background: #fde8e8;
  color: #a12d2d;
}

.col-pressure-wrap {
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  background: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.col-pressure-head {
  margin: 0 0 0.45rem;
  color: var(--col-muted);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}

.col-pressure-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 8rem 1fr;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-pressure-track {
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #ecf3f8;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.col-pressure-track span {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8bbad2 0%, #0f6e9c 100%);
}

.col-glance-notes {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

@media (min-width: 760px) {
  .col-glance-notes {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.col-glance-note {
  border: 1px dashed #bfd4e1;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.62rem 0.72rem;
  background: #f9fcff;
}

.col-glance-note p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

/* —— What to know (state / city) —— */
.col-know-section .col-know-head {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.col-know-lead {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 48rem;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-know-points {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .col-know-points {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.col-know-points li {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0.8rem 0.95rem 0.8rem 2.1rem;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--col-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--col-text);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.03);
}

.col-know-points li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.85rem;
  top: 1.05rem;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--col-accent);
}

/* —— How we calculate —— */
.col-method-section .col-band__head {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.col-method-summary {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef6fb 0%, #f8fbfd 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .col-method-summary {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.col-method-summary__item {
  text-align: center;
}

.col-method-summary__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--col-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.col-method-summary__value {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--col-accent-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.col-method-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

@media (min-width: 760px) {
  .col-method-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.col-method-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem 1.05rem;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.04);
}

.col-method-card__step {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 1.75rem;
  height: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--col-accent-soft);
  color: var(--col-accent-dark);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.col-method-card__body {
  min-width: 0;
}

.col-method-card__body h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--col-accent-dark);
}

.col-method-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-method-footer {
  margin: 1.15rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.col-method-footer a {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--col-accent-dark);
}

.col-context-links {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.col-context-links p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-context-links a {
  font-weight: 600;
}

.col-eeat {
  padding: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--col-border);
}

.col-disclaimer {
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-band h2 {
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.45rem);
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-compare-cats {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .col-compare-cats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.col-compare-cat {
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background: var(--col-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.col-compare-cat h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-compare-cat p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-compare-visuals {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .col-compare-visuals {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.col-compare-visual-card {
  background: var(--col-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
}

.col-compare-visual-head h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-compare-visual-head p {
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0.6rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-compare-visual-head p strong {
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-compare-visual-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 7.5rem 1fr auto;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.col-compare-visual-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.col-compare-visual-city {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--col-text);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.col-compare-visual-track {
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #edf3f8;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.col-compare-visual-fill {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.col-compare-visual-fill--a {
  background: #0f6e9c;
}

.col-compare-visual-fill--b {
  background: #7aaecd;
}

.col-compare-visual-row strong {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-compare-context-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .col-compare-context-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.col-compare-context-card {
  padding: 1rem 1.05rem;
  background: var(--col-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.col-compare-context-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-compare-context-card p {
  margin: 0 0 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-compare-context-card p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Tighter rhythm on compare pages */
.col-compare-page main {
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-compare-page .col-section,
.col-compare-page .col-band {
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  color: var(--col-text);
  background: #fff;
}

.col-compare-page .col-band--alt,
.col-compare-page .col-compare-gap {
  background: #f7fafc;
}

.col-compare-page .col-section h2,
.col-compare-page .col-band h2,
.col-compare-page .col-band h3,
.col-compare-page .col-section h3 {
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-compare-page .col-section p,
.col-compare-page .col-band p,
.col-compare-page .col-section__lead {
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-compare-page .col-hero-inner {
  padding: 1.75rem 0 1.25rem;
}

.col-compare-page .col-band__head {
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

/* Compare: intro strip below hero */
.col-compare-intro {
  padding: 1.1rem 0;
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--col-border);
}

.col-compare-intro__text {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 44rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

/* Compare: KPI summary */
.col-compare-summary {
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f4f9ff 0%, #fff 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--col-border);
}

.col-compare-summary__grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .col-compare-summary__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .col-compare-summary__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.col-compare-summary__card {
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  background: var(--col-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.04);
}

.col-compare-summary__card--note {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .col-compare-summary__card--note {
    grid-column: auto;
  }
}

.col-compare-summary__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--col-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.col-compare-summary__value {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--col-accent-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.col-compare-summary__value--text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.col-compare-summary__card p {
  margin: 0.35rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-compare-summary__sources {
  margin: 0.85rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-compare-intro__text a,
.col-compare-summary__sources a,
.col-section__lead a,
.col-compare-gap-cta a,
.col-compare-context-card__foot a {
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}

.col-compare-table caption a,
.col-compare-table th[scope="col"] a {
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.col-compare-table caption a:hover,
.col-compare-table th[scope="col"] a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.col-compare-visual-city a {
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.col-compare-visual-city a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.col-compare-context-card__foot {
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Compare: section headers */
.col-section__head {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.col-section__head h2 {
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-section__lead {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 40rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-compare-table td.col-compare-winner {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #0d5c45;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.col-compare-table th[scope="row"] {
  color: var(--col-text);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.col-compare-table th[scope="col"] {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  vertical-align: bottom;
}

/* Compare: What the gap means */
.col-compare-gap .col-lead {
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-compare-verdict {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .col-compare-verdict {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.col-compare-verdict__card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1rem 1.05rem;
  background: var(--col-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.04);
}

.col-compare-verdict__badge {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 2.25rem;
  height: 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #fff;
}

.col-compare-verdict__badge--rent {
  background: var(--col-accent);
}

.col-compare-verdict__badge--pay {
  background: #2d8a5e;
}

.col-compare-verdict__badge--trade {
  background: #c45c26;
}

.col-compare-verdict__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--col-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.col-compare-verdict__card strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--col-accent-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.col-compare-verdict__card p {
  margin: 0.35rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-compare-insights {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .col-compare-insights {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.col-compare-insight {
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  background: var(--col-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--col-accent);
}

.col-compare-insight--home {
  border-left-color: #0f6e9c;
}

.col-compare-insight--income {
  border-left-color: #2d8a5e;
}

.col-compare-insight--plan {
  border-left-color: #c45c26;
}

.col-compare-insight--context {
  border-left-color: #7b8a9a;
}

.col-compare-insight__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

.col-compare-insight h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-compare-insight p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-compare-gap-cta {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--col-accent-soft) 0%, #fff 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--col-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--col-accent);
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.col-compare-gap-cta p {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--col-text);
}

.col-compare-gap-cta p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.col-compare-context .col-lead {
  color: var(--col-muted);
}

/* Tighter rhythm on city pages */
.col-city-page .col-hero-inner {
  padding: 1.6rem 0 1.1rem;
}

.col-city-page .col-band,
.col-city-page .col-section {
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.col-city-page .col-faq-section {
  padding: 1.6rem 0;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .col-hero-hub .container {
    max-width: 72rem;
  }
}

.col-insight-bar {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--col-border);
}

.col-hub-plain {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  max-width: 36rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.col-hub-plain p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .col-hub-plain {
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }
}