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Cottage Grove is a city in Oregon, located about 75 miles south of Portland. It is an excellent place to live for those wanting a small-town atmosphere with easy access to the larger cities. The cost of living in Cottage Grove is reasonably low, with 2 bedroom rent averaging at $1,250 and a grocery cost index that matches the national average of 100. Local businesses in Cottage Grove include Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, Walmart Supercenter, and Main Street Decor. There are also several locally owned restaurants such as LaOriental and Little Mexico Restaurant offering diverse cuisine options for residents and visitors alike.

Cottage Grove has an unemployment rate of 6.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Cottage Grove has seen the job market increase by 1.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 40.3%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Cottage Grove
- The Sales Tax Rate for Cottage Grove is 0.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Cottage Grove is 9.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Cottage Grove
- The average income of a Cottage Grove resident is $18,270 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Cottage Grove resident is $52,994 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyCottage Grove, OregonUnited States
  6.86
  -5.5%-6.2%
  40.3%33.5%
  0.0%6.2%
  9.0%4.6%
  $23,958$37,638
  $52,994$69,021
  $57,015$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  5.2%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  9.5%6.8%
  11.1%10.0%
  1.2%2.5%
  17.4%11.0%
  2.0%4.8%
  0.1%0.8%
  0.4%1.9%
  2.1%4.7%
  2.3%1.9%
  3.3%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  2.3%4.2%
  8.2%9.3%
  13.5%14.0%
  1.6%2.1%
  9.7%7.0%
  4.6%4.8%
  5.3%4.7%
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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 8 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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