Fort Carson, Colorado vs. Independence, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Independence, Missouri is 11.4% cheaper than Fort Carson, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $44,301 in Independence, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Carson, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, Missouri is cheaper than Fort Carson, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Independence
than in Fort Carson, Colorado
Fort_Carson, CO vs. Independence, MO
Compared to Fort_Carson, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% lower
      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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher