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

Median Home Cost is 12% cheaper in Grand Junction.

What salary do I need to live in Grand Junction, Colorado copmared to Sacramento, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Sacramento, California could decrease to $39,474 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.

SACRAMENTO vs. GRAND JUNCTION
Cost of Living Comparison

Sacramento, California vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 21.1% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $39,474 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Sacramento, California

Sacramento, CA vs. Grand Junction, CO

Compared to Sacramento, Grand Junction is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

27.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.7% higher

Commute

36.0% lower

Health

17.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Sacramento, California vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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