Florence, Alabama vs. Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is 31.6% more expensive than Florence, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $65,806 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Minnesota is more expensive than Florence, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Cottage Grove
than in Florence, Alabama
Florence, AL vs. Cottage Grove, MN
Compared to Florence, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  38.8% higher
  Health
  37.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher