Portland, Oregon vs. Cottage Grove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Oregon is 24.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $37,991 in Cottage Grove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Oregon is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Cottage Grove
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Cottage Grove, OR
Compared to Portland, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower