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Urbandale, IA vs Cottage Grove, MN

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Are people in Cottage Grove older or younger than people in Urbandale?
- The Median Age in Cottage Grove is 1.7 years younger than in Urbandale.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cottage Grove or Urbandale?
- Cottage Grove housing costs are 21.1% more expensive than Urbandale housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cottage Grove or Urbandale?
- The average commute for residents of Cottage Grove is 6.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Urbandale.

Things to do in Urbandale?
Urbandale, Iowa is situated in Polk County offering visitors numerous parks such as Walker Johnston Park combined with plenty of activities from golfing at Waveland Golf Course to shopping at Urbandale Open Air mall.

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

 Urbandale, IACottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,582329,725,481
 Median Income$100,589  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$297,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.22  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Urbandale    1 Reviews

I have lived in Urbandale for 10 years and I love it here. Urbandale is a great suburb to the capital city Des Moines. We are on the city border to Des Moines, Waukee,  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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