Cottage Grove, WI Cost of Living


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Cottage Grove cost of living score
103.4
More expensive
3.4% higher
than the US average
15.0% higher
than the Wisconsin average
Cottage Grove, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 103.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.4% higher than the U.S. average and 15.0% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Cottage Grove, WI

Housing costs in Cottage Grove?
A typical home costs $395,600, which is 17.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 62.1% more expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cottage Grove costs $1,310 per month, which is 8.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 21.4% more than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Cottage Grove?
To live comfortably in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $75,960 for a family, and $50,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cottage Grove?
The cost of living in Cottage Grove Village, WI is relatively low compared to the national average. The median home value is around $180,000, which is significantly lower than many other cities and towns in the Midwest. Additionally, the overall cost of goods and services is about 8% below the U.S. average. Residents also benefit from low tax rates and utility costs. Together these factors make Cottage Grove Village an attractive and affordable place to live for both current and prospective residents alike.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCottage GroveWisconsinUnited States
  103.489.9100.0
  9994.7100
  86.398.9100.0
  119.779.3100.0
  $395,600$244,100$338,100
  104.4%99.0%100.0%
  87.786.9100.0
  133.4106.6100.0

   100=National Average

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