Grand Junction, Colorado vs. Aspen, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aspen, Colorado is 218.6% more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $238,984 in Aspen, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aspen, Colorado is more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
701% more expensive in Aspen
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, CO vs. Aspen, CO
Compared to Grand Junction, Aspen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  218.6% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  590.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.1% higher