Tacoma, Washington vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 18.6% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,678 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Tacoma, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.9% higher
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower