Sac City, Iowa vs. Cottage Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Oregon is 45.2% more expensive than Sac City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $72,583 in Cottage Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Sac City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Sac City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Cottage Grove
than in Sac City, Iowa
Sac City, IA vs. Cottage Grove, OR
Compared to Sac City, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% higher
      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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  257.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower