Brenham, TX vs Cottage Grove, MN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Brenham
66.6
#1518 nationally
Cottage Grove
77.4
#246 nationally
Cottage Grove leads in crime level (1.1 vs 14.5). Cottage Grove leads in median household income ($117,673 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 25.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Cottage Grove, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 77.4 (#246) |
| Population | 19,142 | 42,056 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $402,376 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $117,673 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 16 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 1.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+8.9 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Cottage Grove has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.6 Score
Brenham, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$329,916
Population
19,142
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$52,664
Southwest
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C+
77.4 Score
Cottage Grove, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,376
Population
42,056
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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