Bloomington, Minnesota vs. Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is 0.7% cheaper than Bloomington, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $49,667 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Minnesota is cheaper than Bloomington, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
5% cheaper in Cottage Grove
than in Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington, MN vs. Cottage Grove, MN
Compared to Bloomington, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher