Golden, Colorado vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 35.8% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $83,478 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Golden, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower