Ankeny, Iowa vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 4.1% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $78,091 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Grand Junction
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Ankeny, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher