| | Cottage Grove, MN | Mendota Heights, MN | United States |
| Overall | 110.4 | 106.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.0 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Health | 74.2 | 74.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 112.6 | 168.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $360,300 | $472,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,780.0% | 9,720.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 107.4 | 103.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 139.8 | 140.3 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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
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
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 Mendota Heights 1 Reviews
Mendota Heights is a second ring suburb of Minnesota's capital of St. Paul, only 2 miles from the center of the city. Taxes are in the lowest 5 towns in the 9 county More
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