Spokane, Washington vs. Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is 6.0% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $79,488 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Minnesota is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
43% more expensive in Cottage Grove
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. Cottage Grove, MN
Compared to Spokane, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% higher
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher