Meridian, Mississippi vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 33.9% more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $66,946 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
246% more expensive in Grand Junction
than in Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian, MS vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Meridian, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower