Cost of Living Calculator - Grand Junction, Colorado vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 112.0% more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $254,375 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, CO vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Grand Junction, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.0% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  283.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  42.6% higher
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher

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