Yelm, Washington vs. Cottage Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Oregon is 9.5% cheaper than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,806 in Cottage Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Oregon is cheaper than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Cottage Grove
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs. Cottage Grove, OR
Compared to Yelm, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower