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


The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 51.1% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $36,652 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Carlsbad, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower

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