Goleta, California vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 46.1% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $40,404 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Goleta, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower