Grand Junction, Colorado vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 67.1% more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $217,208 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in San Diego
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, CO vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Grand Junction, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.1% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  55.1% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher