Lafayette, Indiana vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 20.9% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $108,816 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Grand Junction
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Lafayette, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher