Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Grand Junction, Colorado


The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 31.7% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $34,164 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Salinas, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  39.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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