Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Grand Junction, Colorado


The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 41.8% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $43,683 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Lake Forest, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower

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