Riverside, California vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 28.4% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $35,794 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Riverside, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  47.0% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower