Alexandria, Virginia vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 31.6% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $34,212 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Alexandria, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower