Cottage Grove, MN vs Katy, TX
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
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Cottage Grove leads in crime level (1.1 vs 6.2). Cottage Grove leads in average commute (25.3 min vs 29.4 min). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cottage Grove, MN | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#246) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 42,056 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,376 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $117,673 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Cottage Grove has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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