What is a pro or con of living in Grand Junction, Coloradocompared to Yakima, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 18% more expensive in Grand Junction.

What salary do I need to live in Grand Junction, Colorado copmared to Yakima, Washington?

A salary of $54,000 in Yakima, Washington should increase to $55,802 in Grand Junction, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

YAKIMA vs. GRAND JUNCTION
Cost of Living Comparison

Yakima, Washington vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 3.3% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $55,802 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Grand Junction
than in Yakima, Washington

Yakima, WA vs. Grand Junction, CO

Compared to Yakima, Grand Junction is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.7% higher

Commute

8.4% lower

Health

0.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Yakima, Washington vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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