Sterling, Colorado vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 18.8% more expensive than Sterling, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $28,515 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is more expensive than Sterling, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Grand Junction
than in Sterling, Colorado
Sterling, CO vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Sterling, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower