What is a pro or con of living in Grand Junction, Coloradocompared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

Median Home Cost is 56% cheaper in Grand Junction.

What salary do I need to live in Grand Junction, Colorado copmared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California could decrease to $30,750 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.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA vs. GRAND JUNCTION
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 38.5% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $30,750 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Grand Junction, CO

Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Grand Junction is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

64.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.1% lower

Commute

34.0% lower

Health

7.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Grand Junction, CO

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