Cost of Living Calculator - Folsom, California vs Cottage Grove, Minnesota


The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is 29.6% cheaper than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $35,209 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Minnesota is cheaper than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Cottage Grove
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs Cottage Grove, MN
Compared to Folsom, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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