Austin, Texas vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 25.8% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,706 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Austin, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower