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Cottage Grove, MN vs Hilliard, OH

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Are people in Hilliard older or younger than people in Cottage Grove?
- The Median Age in Hilliard is 0.0 years older than in Cottage Grove.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hilliard or Cottage Grove?
- Hilliard housing costs are 8.8% less expensive than Cottage Grove housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hilliard or Cottage Grove?
- The average commute for residents of Hilliard is 2.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Cottage Grove.

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

Things to do in Hilliard?
Hilliard, Ohio is situated in Franklin county featuring numerous attractions such as Weaver Park Nature Reserve or Darby Creek Golf Course combined with stores like The Mall at Tuttle Crossing and local food spots such as Bob Evans

 Cottage Grove, MNHilliard, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,530329,725,481
 Median Income$108,887  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$360,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.1  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Hilliard    7 Reviews

I have been here now since 2005, and in that time i have seen the city change a lot, it used to be quiet here, homes were cheap, and income was good compared to cost of  More

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Over 11 years ago

The quality of life is dreary. Property tax is very high, cost of living in comparison to salary also high. Winter seems to last for a solid six months. The upside:  More

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Hilliard is a great place to live with its good schools and growing economy. However, allergy sufferers beware, the allergen are high. Tree, ragweed, you name it, but be  More

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