Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 5.7% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $49,226 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Grand Junction
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Albuquerque, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower