Tacoma, Washington vs. Fort Carson, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Carson, Colorado is 18.2% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,114 in Fort Carson, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Carson, Colorado is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Fort Carson
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Fort Carson, CO
Compared to Tacoma, Fort Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.3% higher
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower