Washington, District of Columbia vs. Fort Carson, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Carson, Colorado is 35.9% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $44,854 in Fort Carson, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Carson, Colorado is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Fort Carson
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Fort Carson, CO
Compared to Washington, Fort Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower