Fort Hood, Texas vs. Fort Carson, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Carson, Colorado is 35.3% more expensive than Fort Hood, Texas.

You would need a salary of $33,836 in Fort Carson, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Hood, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Carson, Colorado is more expensive than Fort Hood, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Fort Carson
than in Fort Hood, Texas
Fort Hood, TX vs. Fort Carson, CO
Compared to Fort Hood, Fort Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  56.5% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher