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Hiram, GA vs Cottage Grove, MN

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Is it cheaper to live in Cottage Grove or is it cheaper to live in Hiram?
- Cottage Grove is 6.8% more expensive than Hiram.

Which city has more affordable housing, Cottage Grove or Hiram?
- Cottage Grove housing costs are 34.2% more expensive than Hiram housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Hiram or is Health Care more affordable in Cottage Grove.
- Health related expenses are 24.0% less in Cottage Grove.
 Hiram, GACottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock110.4100
 Food & Groceries94.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock74.2100
 Housing83.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$360,300$338,100
 Utilities103  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock107.4100
 Miscellaneous103.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Hiram    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

love the town and not too far from Atlanta  More

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Located fourty five minute's drive west of Atlanta, Hiram is an old town undergoing major growth. Unfortunately, given Hiram's proximity to Atlanta and Paulding  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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