What is a pro or con of living in Cottage Grove, Minnesotacompared to Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina?

Childcare is 36% more expensive in Cottage Grove.

What salary do I need to live in Cottage Grove, Minnesota copmared to Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina should increase to $50,532 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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FUQUAY VARINA vs. COTTAGE GROVE
Cost of Living Comparison

Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina vs. Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is 1.1% more expensive than Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,532 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cottage Grove, Minnesota is more expensive than Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
36% more expensive in Cottage Grove
than in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

Fuquay Varina, NC vs. Cottage Grove, MN

Compared to Fuquay Varina, Cottage Grove is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.3% lower

Commute

6.4% higher

Health

21.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.2% higher

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Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina vs. Cottage Grove, Minnesota

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