Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is 14.2% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $91,366 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Minnesota is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Cottage Grove
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Cottage Grove, MN
Compared to Lincoln, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  41.3% higher
  Health
  44.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher