Grand Junction, Colorado vs. Alamosa, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamosa, Colorado is 15.4% cheaper than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $42,292 in Alamosa, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamosa, Colorado is cheaper than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Alamosa
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, CO vs. Alamosa, CO
Compared to Grand Junction, Alamosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower