Eagan, Minnesota vs. Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is 3.4% cheaper than Eagan, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $48,290 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Eagan, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Minnesota is cheaper than Eagan, Minnesota
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
16% cheaper in Cottage Grove
than in Eagan, Minnesota
Eagan, MN vs. Cottage Grove, MN
Compared to Eagan, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher