Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Cottage Grove, Oregon


The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Oregon is 7.0% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $69,732 in Cottage Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Oregon is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Cottage Grove
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Cottage Grove, OR
Compared to Arcata, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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