Cottage Grove, Minnesota vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 2.0% cheaper than Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $53,895 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Cottage Grove, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Cottage Grove, MN vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Cottage Grove, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower