Sun Prairie, Wisconsin vs. Cottage Grove, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin is 3.5% more expensive than Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $77,630 in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Wisconsin is more expensive than Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Cottage Grove
than in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Sun Prairie, WI vs. Cottage Grove, WI
Compared to Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher