What is a pro or con of living in Grand Junction, Coloradocompared to San Diego, California?

Median Home Cost is 55% cheaper in Grand Junction.

What salary do I need to live in Grand Junction, Colorado copmared to San Diego, California?

A salary of $62,500 in San Diego, California could decrease to $37,406 in Grand Junction, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN DIEGO vs. GRAND JUNCTION
Cost of Living Comparison

San Diego, California vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 40.1% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $37,406 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in San Diego, California

San Diego, CA vs. Grand Junction, CO

Compared to San Diego, Grand Junction is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

63.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.2% higher

Commute

35.5% lower

Health

3.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.4% lower

Cost of Food

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San Diego, California vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Diego, CA vs. Grand Junction, CO

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