Erie, Colorado vs. Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is 23.3% cheaper than Erie, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $38,335 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Minnesota is cheaper than Erie, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Cottage Grove
than in Erie, Colorado
Erie, CO vs. Cottage Grove, MN
Compared to Erie, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher