2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
La Junta, CO vs Trinidad, CO

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Is it cheaper to live in Trinidad or is it cheaper to live in La Junta?
- Trinidad is 7.5% more expensive than La Junta.

Which city has more affordable housing, Trinidad or La Junta?
- Trinidad housing costs are 38.3% more expensive than La Junta housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in La Junta or is Health Care more affordable in Trinidad.
- Health related expenses are 1.2% more in Trinidad.
 La Junta, COTrinidad, COUnited States
 Overall  Unlock77.6100
 Food & Groceries95.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock91.5100
 Housing36.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$218,500$338,100
 Utilities109  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock73.4100
 Miscellaneous97.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for La Junta    4 Reviews

I've lived in La Junta CO for about 12 years and to be honest with you I have lived in a lot of palaces but by far this town is the worst! La Junta CO has nothing to  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived here a lil' over 2 years. The people are very friendly, and the cost of living is low. However, the choices for a lot of things are very minimal. Only 2  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm amazed every day at the friendliness and cheerfulness of the people in La Junta, Colorado. This town offers the kind of old-fashioned atmosphere captured by Norman  More

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Reviews for Trinidad    13 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Lousy investment. I bought 35 acres in 2005, and has not appreciated. Thought it was a deal at 895$/acre, however, it is only worth 195 to 295 per acre even if it has  More

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check it out and move here. I've lived all over this country so I know best. Look for the economy to grow very fast here and you better buy quick. Great architecture  More

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Over 11 years ago

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