Grand Junction, Colorado vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 13.2% more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $79,260 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, CO vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Grand Junction, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  52.1% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher