What is a pro or con of living in Grand Junction, Coloradocompared to Olympia, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 20% cheaper in Grand Junction.

What salary do I need to live in Grand Junction, Colorado copmared to Olympia, Washington?

A salary of $80,000 in Olympia, Washington could decrease to $68,633 in Grand Junction, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OLYMPIA vs. GRAND JUNCTION
Cost of Living Comparison

Olympia, Washington vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 14.2% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $68,633 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Olympia, Washington

Olympia, WA vs. Grand Junction, CO

Compared to Olympia, Grand Junction is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

25.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

38.4% higher

Commute

14.9% lower

Health

0.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Olympia, Washington vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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