Fairfax, Virginia vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 35.2% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $32,389 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Fairfax, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  39.3% lower
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower