Cottage Grove, Minnesota vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 22.2% more expensive than Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $64,767 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is more expensive than Cottage Grove, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Whitefish
than in Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Cottage Grove, MN vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Cottage Grove, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  36.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower