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Inver Grove Heights, MN vs Cottage Grove, MN

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Are people in Cottage Grove older or younger than people in Inver Grove Heights?
- The Median Age in Cottage Grove is 4.4 years younger than in Inver Grove Heights.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cottage Grove or Inver Grove Heights?
- Cottage Grove housing costs are 11.8% more expensive than Inver Grove Heights housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cottage Grove or Inver Grove Heights?
- The average commute for residents of Cottage Grove is 3.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Inver Grove Heights.

Things to do in Inver Grove Heights?
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota lies within Dakota county providing its citizens access to top rated schools such as Valley View Middle School while also having shopping options near South Town Shopping Center as well as multiple food spots including Doolittles Woodfire Grill

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

 Inver Grove Heights, MNCottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,582329,725,481
 Median Income$89,141  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$322,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.06  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Cottage Grove    3 Reviews
Sally · Cottage Grove, MN
Not the Best Place to Live in Twin Cities
Over 18 years ago

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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Dennis · Cottage Grove, MN
Nice in the summer, cold in the winter
Over 19 years ago

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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Elizabeth · Cottage Grove, MN
quality of life
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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