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


The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 45.1% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $46,655 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Monterey, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  39.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower

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