Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Carson, Colorado vs Fort Polk South, Louisiana


The cost of living in Fort Polk South, Louisiana is 25.6% cheaper than Fort Carson, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $37,202 in Fort Polk South, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Carson, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Polk South, Louisiana is cheaper than Fort Carson, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Fort Polk South
than in Fort Carson, Colorado
Fort Carson, CO vs Fort Polk South, LA
Compared to Fort Carson, Fort Polk South is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  39.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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