What is a pro or con of living in Grand Junction, Coloradocompared to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 9% more expensive in Grand Junction.

What salary do I need to live in Grand Junction, Colorado copmared to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota?

A salary of $80,000 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota should increase to $87,973 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.

DETROIT LAKES vs. GRAND JUNCTION
Cost of Living Comparison

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 10.0% more expensive than Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $87,973 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is more expensive than Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Grand Junction
than in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Detroit Lakes, MN vs. Grand Junction, CO

Compared to Detroit Lakes, Grand Junction is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

5.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.2% higher

Commute

22.2% higher

Health

6.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Detroit Lakes, Minnesota vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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Detroit Lakes, MN vs. Grand Junction, CO

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