Lakewood, Colorado vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 26.1% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $14,781 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Lakewood, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  33.8% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower