Portland, Maine vs. Fort Carson, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Carson, Colorado is 13.8% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $43,119 in Fort Carson, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Carson, Colorado is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Fort Carson
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Fort Carson, CO
Compared to Portland, Fort Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower