Farmington, New Mexico vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 22.6% more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $61,303 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Grand Junction
than in Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, NM vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Farmington, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower