Grand Junction, Colorado vs. Idaho Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Springs, Colorado is 18.5% more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $88,906 in Idaho Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Idaho Springs
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, CO vs. Idaho Springs, CO
Compared to Grand Junction, Idaho Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  60.9% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher