Portage, Michigan vs. Cottage Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Oregon is 13.0% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $84,775 in Cottage Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Oregon is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Cottage Grove
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. Cottage Grove, OR
Compared to Portage, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher