Cottage Grove, Minnesota vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 3.0% cheaper than Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $92,182 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Cottage Grove, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Madison
than in Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Cottage Grove, MN vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Cottage Grove, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower