Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Cottage Grove, Minnesota


The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is 21.1% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $59,196 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Minnesota is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Cottage Grove
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Cottage Grove, MN
Compared to Portland, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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