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Cottage Grove, MN vs Laramie, WY

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Are people in Laramie older or younger than people in Cottage Grove?
- The Median Age in Laramie is 9.5 years younger than in Cottage Grove.

Are housing costs cheaper in Laramie or Cottage Grove?
- Laramie housing costs are 6.8% less expensive than Cottage Grove housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Laramie or Cottage Grove?
- The average commute for residents of Laramie is 13.1 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 Laramie?
Laramie WY can be found near the iconic Medicine Bow National Forest millions year old rock formations alongside hot springs, flowing creeks, and tranquil lakes all paired with easy access to modern amenities like local bars & live music venues.

 Cottage Grove, MNLaramie, WYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,501329,725,481
 Median Income$108,887  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$360,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%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 Laramie    20 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Out of all the places we have lived, Laramie is our favorite place we have lived. The locals are nice. Neighbors know each other. Neighbors help each other out. If you  More

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I have lived in Laramie for 35 years. It's true If you want malls and shopping this is not the place for you. There is not much high fashion here. Laramie is for people  More

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I no longer fear hell as I have now lived in Laramie for 2 years. Where to begin? The first thing I will mention is the ridiculous housing prices for what you are  More

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