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Cottage Grove, MN vs Verona, WI

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Are people in Verona older or younger than people in Cottage Grove?
- The Median Age in Verona is 2.2 years older than in Cottage Grove.

Are housing costs cheaper in Verona or Cottage Grove?
- Verona housing costs are 26.5% more expensive than Cottage Grove housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Verona or Cottage Grove?
- The average commute for residents of Verona is 1.2 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 Verona?
Verona, WI is located just south of Madison in Dane County. It has a population of 12500 people and hosts several yearly festivals including Verona Hometown Days held on Memorial Day weekend at Badger Prairie Park which includes carnival rides and live music performances. The city also has multiple parks featuring trails for running or biking that meander along Wingra Creek and various shopping areas offering unique local stores for visitors to explore.

 Cottage Grove, MNVerona, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,798329,725,481
 Median Income$108,887  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$360,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.5%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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