2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Bend, OR vs Cottage Grove, MN

Change Cities
Highlights
- Cottage Grove has 194.7% more rainy days than Bend.
- Cottage Grove has 19.8% more Sunny Days than Bend.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Cottage Grove scores 7.0% worse than Bend
 Bend, ORCottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3338
 Snowfall21  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock112106
 Sunny162  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.67
 UV Index3.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8142443
Reviews for Bend    100 Reviews

I have visited Bend for many years and moved here last year with my family. Every person that complains about Bend does not understand how economics works. The main  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

When I moved to Bend it was a charming small city of about 50,000 people. The population has now more than doubled and the once clean, quiet community is a noisy, dirty,  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Bend for 10 years now. I'm originally from a poorer town in CA with the same population as Bend. Here are my pros and cons of living in Bend. Pros: -  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Bend

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Cottage Grove


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.