Alamogordo, New Mexico vs. Fort Carson, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Carson, Colorado is 30.6% more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $54,962 in Fort Carson, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Carson, Colorado is more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Fort Carson
than in Alamogordo, New Mexico
Alamogordo, NM vs. Fort Carson, CO
Compared to Alamogordo, Fort Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher