Cottage Grove, Oregon vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 13.8% more expensive than Cottage Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $66,014 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottage Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Cottage Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Chico
than in Cottage Grove, Oregon
Cottage Grove, OR vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Cottage Grove, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.5% higher
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  25.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher