Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Cottage Grove, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin is 26.5% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $55,147 in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Wisconsin is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Cottage Grove
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Cottage Grove, WI
Compared to Salinas, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  39.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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