Grand Junction, Colorado is a city located in Mesa County that is known for its beautiful scenery and friendly community. According to bestplaces rankings, Grand Junction ranks highly in terms of living cost, affordability and quality of life. It has an overall score of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks high on factors such as housing at 8.4/10, cost of living at 6.9/10, weather at 8.3/10, education at 6/10 and healthcare at 7.6/10. Grand Junction also boasts good access to amenities such as parks, restaurants and libraries that help make it an ideal place to live for families or those looking to retire. The overall high scores make Grand Junction a great place to live with plenty to offer its residents who are looking for a combination of affordability and quality of life.
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