What is a pro or con of living in Cottage Grove, Oregoncompared to Bellingham, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 37% cheaper in Cottage Grove.

What salary do I need to live in Cottage Grove, Oregon copmared to Bellingham, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Bellingham, Washington could decrease to $40,828 in Cottage Grove, Oregon (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.

BELLINGHAM vs. COTTAGE GROVE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellingham, Washington vs. Cottage Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Oregon is 18.3% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,828 in Cottage Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cottage Grove, Oregon is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Cottage Grove
than in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA vs. Cottage Grove, OR

Compared to Bellingham, Cottage Grove is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

42.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.8% higher

Commute

13.8% higher

Health

1.2% lower

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Personal

10.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Bellingham, Washington vs. Cottage Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

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