Fort Polk South, Louisiana vs. Fort Carson, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Carson, Colorado is 34.4% more expensive than Fort Polk South, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $45,696 in Fort Carson, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Polk South, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Carson, Colorado is more expensive than Fort Polk South, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Fort Carson
than in Fort Polk South, Louisiana
Fort Polk South, LA vs. Fort Carson, CO
Compared to Fort Polk South, Fort Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher