Grand Junction, Colorado vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 83.5% more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $54,916 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, CO vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Grand Junction, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.5% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  113.3% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher