New Albany, Indiana vs. Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is 24.0% more expensive than New Albany, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $92,972 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in New Albany, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Minnesota is more expensive than New Albany, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Cottage Grove
than in New Albany, Indiana
New Albany, IN vs. Cottage Grove, MN
Compared to New Albany, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher