Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is 25.1% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $93,862 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Minnesota is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Cottage Grove
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Cottage Grove, MN
Compared to Las Cruces, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  45.3% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher