Monticello, Illinois vs. Cottage Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Oregon is 18.2% more expensive than Monticello, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,660 in Cottage Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Monticello, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Monticello, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Cottage Grove
than in Monticello, Illinois
Monticello, IL vs. Cottage Grove, OR
Compared to Monticello, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  21.2% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower