Anchorage, Alaska vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 17.2% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $26,483 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
29% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Anchorage, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% lower
      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
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% lower