Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Cottage Grove, Oregon


The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Oregon is 6.3% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,834 in Cottage Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Oregon is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Cottage Grove
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Cottage Grove, OR
Compared to Chicago, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower

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