Cottage Grove, Minnesota vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 20.9% more expensive than Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $60,431 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Cottage Grove, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Cottage Grove, MN vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Cottage Grove, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  33.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower