Cottage Grove, MN vs Rogers, MN

Cottage Grove, MN and Rogers, MN have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3% difference in their overall index. Cottage Grove scores 116 while Rogers scores 119 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cottage Grove is $1,644/month compared to $1,550/month in Rogers — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rogers has cheaper rent, Cottage Grove actually has lower median home values ($359,600 vs $437,900).

Median household income in Cottage Grove is $121,452 compared to $159,638 in Rogers (-23.9%). While Rogers is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cottage Grove spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, more than the 11.7% in Rogers.