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Charlottesville, VA vs Cottage Grove, MN

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Highlights
- Cottage Grove has 26.5% less rainy days than Charlottesville.
- Cottage Grove has 11.4% less Sunny Days than Charlottesville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Cottage Grove scores 12.0% worse than Charlottesville
 Charlottesville, VACottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3338
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock112106
 Sunny219  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.67
 UV Index4.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8142443
Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 4 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  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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