Cottage Grove, Oregon vs. Montrose, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montrose, Colorado is 6.1% cheaper than Cottage Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $46,968 in Montrose, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottage Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montrose, Colorado is cheaper than Cottage Grove, Oregon
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
19% cheaper in Montrose
than in Cottage Grove, Oregon
Cottage Grove, OR vs. Montrose, CO
Compared to Cottage Grove, Montrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% higher
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower