Central, LA 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.
Cottage Grove
77.4
#246 nationally
Cottage Grove leads in crime level (1.1 vs 7.1). Cottage Grove leads in walk score (16 vs 7). Cottage Grove leads in median household income ($117,673 vs $82,714).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Cottage Grove, MN |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 42,056 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $402,376 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $117,673 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 1.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | D+8.9 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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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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