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


The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Oregon is 42.5% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $57,519 in Cottage Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Oregon is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Cottage Grove
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs Cottage Grove, OR
Compared to Monterey, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  33.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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