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Arden Hills, MN vs Cottage Grove, MN

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Are people in Cottage Grove older or younger than people in Arden Hills?
- The Median Age in Cottage Grove is 2.6 years older than in Arden Hills.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cottage Grove or Arden Hills?
- Cottage Grove housing costs are 17.5% less expensive than Arden Hills housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cottage Grove or Arden Hills?
- The average commute for residents of Cottage Grove is 4.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Arden Hills.

Things to do in Arden Hills?
Arden Hills Minnesota lies just north Minneapolis within Ramsey county surrounded numerous lakes providing plenty outdoor activities swimming boating hiking run trails more along vast wooded area full wildlife scenic views whichever chosen adventure sure beautiful backdrop Arden Hills offers another bonus nearby recreation walking paths open visitors locals alike connecting two main parks Rice Creek Regional Trail Terrace Oaks West Park guaranteeing amazing time had everyone looking explore Arden soon or again !

Things to do in Cottage Grove?
Cottage Grove, Minnesota is found in Washington county offering its citizens access to parks including Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park while also having shopping options at Marketplace at Town Center plus multiple restaurants including Old Country Buffet

 Arden Hills, MNCottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,582329,725,481
 Median Income$109,707  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$436,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.52  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Arden Hills    2 Reviews

Arden Hills is a great proximity to downtown, yet in a quiet/ safe suburb w/ walking and biking trails, colleges, nearby restaurants, churches and nice neighbors. If you  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've lived in 10 different cities in 5 different states in my 19 years, and by far the best place I could imagine for kids is Arden Hills. There are great schools in  More

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Reviews for Cottage Grove    3 Reviews

After moving to Cottage Grove, MN (near the Twin Cities) nine years ago, I think the city has improved (its been an uphill battle), but the city is cheap on quality of  More

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If you're from the warmer climates, avoid MN in the winter, too cold for a southern boy. Summers are great, warm & not humid at all. Plenty of lakes, rivers, & trails  More

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Over 19 years ago

Minnesotans are friendly and take time to enjoy the outdoors during the summer months. The wonderful summers are greatly appreciated and many companies offer summer  More

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