What is a pro or con of living in Cottage Grove, Minnesotacompared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

Childcare is 36% more expensive in Cottage Grove.

What salary do I need to live in Cottage Grove, Minnesota copmared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Charlotte, North Carolina should increase to $52,407 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLOTTE vs. COTTAGE GROVE
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is 4.8% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,407 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cottage Grove, Minnesota is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
36% more expensive in Cottage Grove
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs. Cottage Grove, MN

Compared to Charlotte, Cottage Grove is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

13.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.5% lower

Commute

9.9% higher

Health

21.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.4% higher

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