Chico, California vs. Cottage Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Oregon is 12.1% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $35,144 in Cottage Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Oregon is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Cottage Grove
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Cottage Grove, OR
Compared to Chico, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% lower
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower