Cottage Grove, MN vs Deerfield, IL
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
Deerfield
75.8
#414 nationally
Deerfield leads in walk score (36 vs 16). Deerfield leads in median household income ($185,762 vs $117,673). Deerfield leads in crime level (0.7 vs 1.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cottage Grove, MN | Deerfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#246) | 75.8 (#414) |
| Population | 42,056 | 18,884 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,376 | $662,331 |
| Median Household Income | $117,673 | $185,762 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+20.8 |
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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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75.8 Score
Deerfield, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,331
Population
18,884
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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