Mount Vernon, Illinois vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 39.7% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $104,803 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
323% more expensive in Grand Junction
than in Mount Vernon, Illinois
Mount Vernon, IL vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Mount Vernon, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  320.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  33.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower