Cottage Grove, MN vs Dayton, OH
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
Dayton
76
#394 nationally
Cottage Grove leads in median household income ($117,673 vs $38,924). Dayton leads in walk score (40 vs 16). Dayton leads in cost of living index (78 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cottage Grove, MN | Dayton, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#246) | 76 (#394) |
| Population | 42,056 | 137,644 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,376 | $138,730 |
| Median Household Income | $117,673 | $38,924 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 78 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | Even |
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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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76 Score
Dayton, OH
Birthplace of Aviation
Median Home
$138,730
Population
137,644
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Midwest
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