Cottage Grove, Oregon vs. Whidbey Island Station, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whidbey Island Station, Washington is 8.4% cheaper than Cottage Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $68,663 in Whidbey Island Station, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottage Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whidbey Island Station, Washington is cheaper than Cottage Grove, Oregon
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
29% cheaper in Whidbey Island Station
than in Cottage Grove, Oregon
Cottage Grove, OR vs. Whidbey Island Station, WA
Compared to Cottage Grove, Whidbey Island Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher