Santa Rosa, California vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 32.3% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $50,740 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Santa Rosa, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% lower
      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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower