Cottage Grove, OR Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Cottage Grove, Oregon?
$6,030 / month
for a family, 11.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $72,360 for the year for a family.
$3,167 / month
for a single person, 33.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $38,000 for the year for a single person.

Cottage Grove cost of living score
106.6
More expensive
6.6% higher
than the US average
6.7% lower
than the Oregon average
Cottage Grove, Oregon gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 106.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.6% higher than the U.S. average and 6.7% higher than the average for Oregon.

Cottage Grove, OR

Housing costs in Cottage Grove?
A typical home costs $377,200, which is 11.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.5% less expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cottage Grove costs $1,250 per month, which is 12.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 21.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,520.

Can I afford Cottage Grove?
To live comfortably in Cottage Grove, Oregon, a minimum annual income of $72,360 for a family, and $38,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cottage Grove?
The cost of living in Cottage Grove, OR is relatively low compared to other towns and cities in the area. Housing costs are especially affordable, with median housing prices below the national average. The sales tax rate is also very reasonable, at just 7.5%. Grocery shopping, utilities, and transportation in Cottage Grove are also quite affordable. In general, there is a good balance between low cost of living and quality of life in this small Oregon town.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesCottage GroveOregonUnited States
    Unlock114.3100.0
  99.5  Unlock100.0
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  115.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$468,400$338,100
  80.0  Unlock100.0
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  123.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Cottage Grove vicinity, not the city of. The area is beautiful. There are a lot of accessible parks, trails, and the like. The spring and fall are the best  More

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Over 9 years ago

I have thought about moving here but would like some feedback on the quality of life here and whether or not it is a good place to  More

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