Springfield, Illinois vs. Fort Carson, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Carson, Colorado is 28.0% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,992 in Fort Carson, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Carson, Colorado is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in Fort Carson
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Fort Carson, CO
Compared to Springfield, Fort Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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