Cottage Grove, Minnesota vs. Duluth, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Duluth, Minnesota is 18.0% cheaper than Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $41,005 in Duluth, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Duluth, Minnesota is cheaper than Cottage Grove, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Duluth
than in Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Cottage Grove, MN vs. Duluth, MN
Compared to Cottage Grove, Duluth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% lower
      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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower