Salem, Oregon vs. Cottage Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Oregon is 1.8% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $49,121 in Cottage Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Oregon is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Cottage Grove
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Cottage Grove, OR
Compared to Salem, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher