2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Minneapolis, MN vs Cottonwood Heights, UT

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Is it cheaper to live in Cottonwood Heights or is it cheaper to live in Minneapolis?
- Cottonwood Heights is 13.2% more expensive than Minneapolis.

Which city has more affordable housing, Cottonwood Heights or Minneapolis?
- Cottonwood Heights housing costs are 93.4% more expensive than Minneapolis housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Minneapolis or is Health Care more affordable in Cottonwood Heights.
- Health related expenses are 33.6% more in Cottonwood Heights.
 Minneapolis, MNCottonwood Heights, UTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock121.3100
 Food & Groceries101.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.3100
 Housing113.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$678,800$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock98.9100
 Miscellaneous144.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Minneapolis    163 Reviews

Lived here since 2007. Great city. I would’ve gave it 5 stars but the winter weather ??. Great for many, I’m burned out on it. We’re the coldest major city in the US and  More

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It’s not Minnesota nice, it’s sardonic.. we know you’re full of **** but we will play along for a while, make you uncomfortable for attempting to pull one over on us..  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Minneapolis (or St. Paul or Stillwater) for 20 years. Minneapolis is a very livable city. It has quality museums, good transportation, excellent healthcare,  More

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Reviews for Cottonwood Heights    4 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I find it very interesting that Cottonwood Heights has a violent crime index above the national average. Since building an empire of a city police force they now have  More

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Over 12 years ago

Love the 4  More

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Over 13 years ago

I look forward to an active community such as people outside jogging, doing yard work, walking dogs, kid friendly, biking and convenient amenities. A place my wife and I  More

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