Golden, Colorado vs. Fort Carson, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Carson, Colorado is 35.5% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $32,274 in Fort Carson, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Carson, Colorado is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Fort Carson
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Fort Carson, CO
Compared to Golden, Fort Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower