Austin, Texas vs. Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is 19.2% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $141,325 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Minnesota is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Cottage Grove
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Cottage Grove, MN
Compared to Austin, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher