| | Grand Junction, CO | Payson, AZ | United States |
| Overall | 99.1 | 92.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.7 | 97.3 | 100 |
| Health | 86.3 | 106.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 109.1 | 112.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $373,700 | $400,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,300.0% | 10,520.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 77.5 | 74.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 107.7 | 81.1 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Grand Junction is another one of those fast growing places due to its cheaper than average cost of living. However with each passing year, that once $600 a month one More
I’ve lived in Grand Junction for 18 years, but have been coming here (girlfriend, wife, family) since 1992. I think the biggest change or challenge for long time locals, More
I've lived in Grand Junction for 14 months and it is a nice area, but very expensive to live. There is an ongoing housing crisis due to poor city planning and it has More
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We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we More
Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace...
Lots of outdoor activities More
I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town.
There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION
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