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Cottage Grove, MN vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Cottage Grove?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 6.1 years older than in Cottage Grove.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Cottage Grove?
- Melbourne housing costs are 3.4% less expensive than Cottage Grove housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Cottage Grove?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 3.4 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 Melbourne?
Melbourne, Florida is situated along Florida's Space Coast with easy access to attractions like Brevard Zoo or plenty of beaches.

 Cottage Grove, MNMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$108,887  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$360,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%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 Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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