Boulder Creek, California vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 40.1% cheaper than Boulder Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $84,389 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Boulder Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Boulder Creek, California
Boulder Creek, CA vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Boulder Creek, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  41.9% lower
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower