Cincinnati, OH 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.
Cincinnati
72.8
#820 nationally
Cottage Grove
77.4
#246 nationally
Cincinnati leads in walk score (50 vs 16). Cottage Grove leads in median household income ($117,673 vs $46,094). Cincinnati leads in cost of living index (88 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cincinnati, OH | Cottage Grove, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#820) | 77.4 (#246) |
| Population | 311,097 | 42,056 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,326 | $402,376 |
| Median Household Income | $46,094 | $117,673 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 16 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 1.1 |
| School Rating | 5.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+8.9 |
C-
72.8 Score
Cincinnati, OH
Queen City charm with renewed energy
Median Home
$251,326
Population
311,097
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Midwest
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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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