Grand Junction, Colorado vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 74.6% more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $130,938 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Boulder
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, CO vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Grand Junction, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.6% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  211.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher