Cost of Living Calculator - Grand Junction, Colorado vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 46.4% more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $58,542 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Salinas
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, CO vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Grand Junction, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.4% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  66.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

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