Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 15.8% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $101,053 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Santa Fe, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower