Auburn Hills, MI 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.
Auburn Hills
73.4
#731 nationally
Cottage Grove
77.4
#246 nationally
Cottage Grove leads in crime level (1.1 vs 10.2). Auburn Hills leads in walk score (26 vs 16). Cottage Grove leads in median household income ($117,673 vs $77,724).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn Hills, MI | Cottage Grove, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#731) | 77.4 (#246) |
| Population | 25,597 | 42,056 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $283,281 | $402,376 |
| Median Household Income | $77,724 | $117,673 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 10.2 | 1.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+8.9 |
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73.4 Score
Auburn Hills, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$283,281
Population
25,597
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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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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