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SANTA CRUZ vs. GRAND JUNCTION
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Cruz, California vs. Grand Junction, Colorado
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is
52.8%
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California.
You would need a salary of
$47,174
in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Santa Cruz, Grand Junction is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
52.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
8.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
73.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
10.2% higher
Commute
29.9% lower
Health
21.0% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
9.5% lower
Cost of Food
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