Grand Junction, Colorado vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 18.8% more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $48,248 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, CO vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Grand Junction, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher