Bloomington, Illinois vs. Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is 26.8% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $145,843 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Minnesota is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Cottage Grove
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Cottage Grove, MN
Compared to Bloomington, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% higher
      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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  59.3% higher
  Health
  31.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher