Madison, Wisconsin vs. Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is 3.1% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $185,503 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Minnesota is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Cottage Grove
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Cottage Grove, MN
Compared to Madison, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  25.2% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher