Mesa, Arizona vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 11.4% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $44,280 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Mesa, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower