Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is 14.3% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $42,828 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Minnesota is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Cottage Grove
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Cottage Grove, MN
Compared to Salt Lake City, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher