What are some pros and cons of Fort Carson? How is the cost of living?

I just read an article that stated Colorado Springs is a great place to live, with the top 25.

Pros: cost of living is very reasonable. BAH is ok. If you’re outdoorsy, there’s a lot to do. The Incline.
Cons. Too much military. 5 military installations. (6, if you count Buckley AFB near Denver). Everywhere you look, it’s military. The 4ID song. You’ll learn to hate it, quickly.

Ft. Carson is great. The cost of living is pretty high but manageable. But the activities surrounding the area make up for that. If you're a winter person and like skiing, there's about 5 ski areas within 3 hours. If you're into hunting/fishing, that's plentiful also.