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Granby, CT vs Cottage Grove, MN

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Is it cheaper to live in Cottage Grove or is it cheaper to live in Granby?
- Cottage Grove is 5.3% more expensive than Granby.

Which city has more affordable housing, Cottage Grove or Granby?
- Cottage Grove housing costs are 4.5% more expensive than Granby housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Granby or is Health Care more affordable in Cottage Grove.
- Health related expenses are 34.9% less in Cottage Grove.
 Granby, CTCottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock110.4100
 Food & Groceries107.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock74.2100
 Housing107.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$360,300$338,100
 Utilities119  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock107.4100
 Miscellaneous132.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Granby    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Taxes in Granby and the state of CT are to much to live  More

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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

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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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