Emporia, Kansas vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 30.3% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $65,129 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Grand Junction
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Emporia, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower