Denver, Colorado vs. Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is 18.2% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $63,827 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Minnesota is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Cottage Grove
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Cottage Grove, MN
Compared to Denver, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher