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Richfield, MN vs Cottage Grove, MN

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Are people in Cottage Grove older or younger than people in Richfield?
- The Median Age in Cottage Grove is 1.0 years younger than in Richfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cottage Grove or Richfield?
- Cottage Grove housing costs are 18.0% more expensive than Richfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cottage Grove or Richfield?
- The average commute for residents of Cottage Grove is 3.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Richfield.

Things to do in Richfield?
Richfield, Minnesota lies within Hennepin County providing its citizens access to top rated schools such as Richfield Middle School while also having shopping options near Southdale Centre as well as multiple food spots including Wildfire

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

 Richfield, MNCottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,582329,725,481
 Median Income$74,301  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$305,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.5  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Richfield    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Richfield is probably the most convenient suburb in the Twin Cities. It is near 494, 35W, 35E, 55, 100, 169, and 62...which are basically all the major free ways in the  More

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Over 14 years ago

Comfortable middle class suburb. Fifteen minutes from both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Conveniently close to the airport. Good schools. Lots of parks and  More

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Over 19 years ago

Richfield is a first-ring, older suburb of 1950's and 60's houses. They range from very nice, middle-class houses to poorly maintained, cheaply built houses that now  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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