Cottage Grove, Minnesota vs. Marion, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marion, Illinois is 24.2% cheaper than Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $75,789 in Marion, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marion, Illinois is cheaper than Cottage Grove, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Marion
than in Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Cottage Grove, MN vs. Marion, IL
Compared to Cottage Grove, Marion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  74.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower