Shawnee, Kansas vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 7.0% cheaper than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $46,512 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Shawnee, Kansas
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
22% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Shawnee, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower