What is a pro or con of living in Grand Junction, Coloradocompared to Big Rapids, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 106% more expensive in Grand Junction.

What salary do I need to live in Grand Junction, Colorado copmared to Big Rapids, Michigan?

A salary of $22,000 in Big Rapids, Michigan should increase to $28,311 in Grand Junction, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BIG RAPIDS vs. GRAND JUNCTION
Cost of Living Comparison

Big Rapids, Michigan vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 28.7% more expensive than Big Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $28,311 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is more expensive than Big Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Grand Junction
than in Big Rapids, Michigan