La Junta, Colorado vs. Cortez, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cortez, Colorado is 17.8% more expensive than La Junta, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $58,884 in Cortez, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in La Junta, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cortez, Colorado is more expensive than La Junta, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Cortez
than in La Junta, Colorado
La Junta, CO vs. Cortez, CO
Compared to La Junta, Cortez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher