2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Grand Lake, CO vs Laconia, NH

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Is it cheaper to live in Laconia or is it cheaper to live in Grand Lake?
- Laconia is 15.9% less expensive than Grand Lake.

Which city has more affordable housing, Laconia or Grand Lake?
- Laconia housing costs are 50.6% less expensive than Grand Lake housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Grand Lake or is Health Care more affordable in Laconia.
- Health related expenses are 2.4% more in Laconia.
 Grand Lake, COLaconia, NHUnited States
 Overall  Unlock102.2100
 Food & Groceries101.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock84.5100
 Housing195.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$351,100$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock72.5100
 Miscellaneous130.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Grand Lake    1 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Went to Grand Lake for the first time ever while visiting Estes Park. We LOVED this little town! It’s truly a hidden gem and we will for sure be back to stay there  More

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Reviews for Laconia    2 Reviews

I lived in Laconia NH for 24 years, born and raised. I left in 2016 because even pre pandemic the area was becoming weak from the drug epidemic, and, starting to re  More

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Friendly neighbors, plenty of restaurants, lakes, skiing, biking, hiking, canoeing and a dog park! The hospital is around the corner and there’s always a beautiful  More

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