Lansing, Michigan vs. Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is 33.0% more expensive than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $86,419 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Minnesota is more expensive than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Cottage Grove
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. Cottage Grove, MN
Compared to Lansing, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher

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