Grand Junction, Colorado vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 59.8% more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $1,374,208 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Boston
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, CO vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Grand Junction, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.8% 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)
  154.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  70.1% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.5% higher