Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is 8.7% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $91,266 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Minnesota is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Cottage Grove
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Cottage Grove, MN
Compared to Lowell, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower