What is a pro or con of living in Grand Junction, Coloradocompared to Portland, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 30% cheaper in Grand Junction.

What salary do I need to live in Grand Junction, Colorado copmared to Portland, Oregon?

A salary of $130,000 in Portland, Oregon could decrease to $94,260 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.

PORTLAND vs. GRAND JUNCTION
Cost of Living Comparison

Portland, Oregon vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 27.5% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $94,260 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Portland, Oregon

Portland, OR vs. Grand Junction, CO

Compared to Portland, Grand Junction is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

43.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

28.9% higher

Commute

40.3% lower

Health

4.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

16.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Portland, Oregon vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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