Salem, Oregon vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 6.3% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $187,500 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Salem, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower