Cottage Grove, Minnesota vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 22.3% more expensive than Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $238,478 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Cottage Grove, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Denver
than in Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Cottage Grove, MN vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Cottage Grove, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower