Socorro, New Mexico vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 30.8% more expensive than Socorro, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $65,395 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Socorro, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is more expensive than Socorro, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Grand Junction
than in Socorro, New Mexico
Socorro, NM vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Socorro, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher