Portales, New Mexico vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 41.2% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $70,588 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Grand Junction
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Portales, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher