Cottage Grove, MN vs Hoffman Estates, 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
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Cottage Grove leads in crime level (1.1 vs 4.1). Hoffman Estates leads in walk score (35 vs 16). Cottage Grove leads in average commute (25.3 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cottage Grove, MN | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#246) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 42,056 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,376 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $117,673 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+42.0 |
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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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73 Score
Hoffman Estates, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$412,578
Population
50,179
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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