Grand Junction, CO vs Windsor, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Grand Junction is 28.9% cheaper than Windsor. With a cost index of 95 vs 134, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Grand Junction to Windsor should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Grand Junction is $1,101/month compared to $1,780/month in Windsor — a 38% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grand Junction is more affordable at $358,300 median vs $562,300.

Median household income in Grand Junction is $66,676 compared to $121,758 in Windsor (-45.2%). While Windsor is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Grand Junction spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Windsor.