Bend, Oregon vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 26.9% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $63,610 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Bend, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% higher
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower