Cost of Living Calculator - Cottage Grove, Minnesota vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 44.1% more expensive than Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $108,086 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Cottage Grove, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Washington
than in Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Cottage Grove, MN vs Washington, DC
Compared to Cottage Grove, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  28.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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