Santa Clarita, California vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 34.9% cheaper than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $48,814 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, CA vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Santa Clarita, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower