Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Grand Junction, Colorado


The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 16.4% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $62,663 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Modesto, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower

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