Hays, Kansas vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 17.9% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $88,452 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Grand Junction
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Hays, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower