Lafayette, Colorado vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 27.8% cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $36,090 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Lafayette, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% lower
      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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower