Big Lake, Minnesota vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 8.6% cheaper than Big Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $59,429 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Big Lake, Minnesota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Big Lake, Minnesota
Big Lake, MN vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Big Lake, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower