Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 21.2% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $90,909 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Grand Junction
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% higher
      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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower