Sonoma, California vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 43.5% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $28,269 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Sonoma, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower