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Grand Junction, CO vs Charles Town, WV

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Is it cheaper to live in Charles Town or is it cheaper to live in Grand Junction?
- Charles Town is 12.2% more expensive than Grand Junction.

Which city has more affordable housing, Charles Town or Grand Junction?
- Charles Town housing costs are 2.1% less expensive than Grand Junction housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Grand Junction or is Health Care more affordable in Charles Town.
- Health related expenses are 44.4% more in Charles Town.
 Grand Junction, COCharles Town, WVUnited States
 Overall  Unlock111.2100
 Food & Groceries101.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock124.6100
 Housing109.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$363,200$338,100
 Utilities103  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock140.0100
 Miscellaneous107.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Grand Junction    54 Reviews

Grand Junction is another one of those fast growing places due to its cheaper than average cost of living. However with each passing year, that once $600 a month one  More

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I’ve lived in Grand Junction for 18 years, but have been coming here (girlfriend, wife, family) since 1992. I think the biggest change or challenge for long time locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Grand Junction for 14 months and it is a nice area, but very expensive to live. There is an ongoing housing crisis due to poor city planning and it has  More

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Reviews for Charles Town    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Charles Town is a town with a small town feel. Having grown up and lived there until the age of 18, I've maintained a fondness for that "feel". Living the past 22 years  More

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Over 18 years ago

Charles Town is a beautiful, historic town just a short distance from the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers. It used to be inexpensive to live here but in  More

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Over 19 years ago

You can spend a day at Charles Town Races and Slots either cheering on the winning horse or getting lucky at the slots. You can visit many historical sites such as the  More

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