Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 17.7% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $61,697 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Fort Collins, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower