Grand Junction, Colorado vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 11.9% more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $107,400 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
78% more expensive in Chicago
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, CO vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Grand Junction, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
  Food
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Unlock with Premium
  Median Home Cost
  Unlock with Premium
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  78.7% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Unlock with Premium
  Childcare
  Unlock with Premium
  Personal
  13.4% higher
Cost of Food
Popular Cost of Living Searches
Current CityComparison City
Ankeny, IowaSan Diego, CaliforniaCompare
Argyle, TexasSan Antonio, TexasCompare
Tulsa, OklahomaAtlanta, GeorgiaCompare
Anchorage, AlaskaRenton, WashingtonCompare
Anacortes, WashingtonNewport, OregonCompare
Stites, IdahoOneida, TennesseeCompare
Ashland, OregonIssaquah, WashingtonCompare
Tupelo, MississippiGoshen, IndianaCompare
Bennington, VermontBrattleboro, VermontCompare
Springfield, IllinoisBoston, MassachusettsCompare

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.