Cost of Living Calculator - Grand Junction, Colorado vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 61.9% more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $121,406 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand_Junction, CO vs San_Marcos, CA
Compared to Grand_Junction, San_Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.9% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  58.6% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher

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