Grand Junction, Colorado vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 2.7% more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $77,031 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% more expensive in St. Paul
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, CO vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to Grand Junction, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  41.4% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher