Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Cottage Grove, Oregon


The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Oregon is 4.9% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $71,315 in Cottage Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Oregon is cheaper than Merced, California
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
27% cheaper in Cottage Grove
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Cottage Grove, OR
Compared to Merced, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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