Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Grand Junction, Colorado


The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 77.8% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $16,638 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Palo Alto, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.8% 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
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  44.9% lower
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower

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