Ketchikan, Alaska vs. Cottage Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Oregon is 1.9% cheaper than Ketchikan, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $49,073 in Cottage Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Oregon is cheaper than Ketchikan, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Cottage Grove
than in Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan, AK vs. Cottage Grove, OR
Compared to Ketchikan, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% lower
  Commute
  36.0% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% lower