Grand Junction, Colorado vs. Cortez, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cortez, Colorado is 10.9% cheaper than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $53,438 in Cortez, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cortez, Colorado is cheaper than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Cortez
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, CO vs. Cortez, CO
Compared to Grand Junction, Cortez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher