Bakersfield, California vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 7.2% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $134,623 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Bakersfield, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower