Shelby, North Carolina vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 20.5% more expensive than Shelby, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,226 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is more expensive than Shelby, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Grand Junction
than in Shelby, North Carolina
Shelby, NC vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Shelby, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% higher
      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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower