Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 31.0% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $144,065 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Grand Junction
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Carlsbad, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher