Grand Junction, Colorado vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 104.7% more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $102,344 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
253% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, CO vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Grand Junction, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.7% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  269.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  62.1% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher