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


The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 49.4% cheaper than Carpinteria, California.

You would need a salary of $25,303 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpinteria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Carpinteria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Carpinteria, California
Carpinteria, CA vs Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Carpinteria, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower

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