Cottage Grove, MN vs Maple Grove, MN

Cottage Grove is moderately more affordable than Maple Grove, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Cottage Grove scores 116 compared to 126 for Maple Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maple Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cottage Grove is $1,644/month compared to $1,863/month in Maple Grove — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cottage Grove is more affordable at $359,600 median vs $397,400.

Median household income in Cottage Grove is $121,452 compared to $129,481 in Maple Grove (-6.2%). The higher salaries in Maple Grove partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cottage Grove spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Maple Grove.