Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Grand Junction, Colorado


The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 11.3% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $66,563 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Arcata, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  26.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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