San Rafael, California vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 55.8% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $22,079 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to San Rafael, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.8% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% lower