2026 Compare Cities Education:
Cottage Grove, MN vs Savannah, GA

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Highlights
- Savannah spends 6.6% less per student than Cottage Grove.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 38.2% lower in Savannah than in Cottage Grove. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Savannah had 7.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Cottage Grove
 Cottage Grove, MNSavannah, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,398$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,957  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,337$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4284573
 Students per Counselor702  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
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 20 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 Savannah    79 Reviews

One of the most polluted and unhealthy places you can live while residing in the US. The air pollution from three paper factories is twice the rate of the alarming  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've been to Savannah many times. It is where my wife grew up. The downtown is picturesque and historic. There's a great beach. The food is to die for. Supping on the  More

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My spouse and I moved to Savannah in fall of 2020 from our northern California home. But before we’re labeled as Californians driving up housing costs, let’s set that  More

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