Garden Valley, Idaho vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 8.1% cheaper than Garden Valley, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $45,933 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden Valley, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Garden Valley, Idaho
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Garden Valley, Idaho
Garden Valley, ID vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Garden Valley, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower