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Austin, TX vs Cottage Grove, MN

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- The average commute for residents of Cottage Grove is 0.7% longer than it is for residents of Austin.
- 32.3% fewer residents of Cottage Grove work from home compared to residents of Austin.
 Austin, TXCottage Grove, MNUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Austin, TXCottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Auto (alone)66.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.7%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk2.6%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock12.5%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Austin, TXCottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.8%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock9.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.13.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock12.4%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.17.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock11.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock9.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.3.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.2%2.9%
Reviews for Austin    449 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Good place to visit.  More

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Austin is too expensive. Let's get that out of the way. Other than that it is a fun city. Ladybird Lake makes the city, imo. The ability to stand up paddle, kayak, walk  More

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The city continues to grow quickly, which a lot of people don't like. I get it, you fall in love with a city, and it's growing so fast that you don't recognize the same  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 20 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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