Cottage Grove, MN vs Hudson, 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
Hudson
75.6
#436 nationally
Hudson leads in median household income ($160,280 vs $117,673). Cottage Grove leads in walk score (16 vs 12). Cottage Grove leads in cost of living index (114 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cottage Grove, MN | Hudson, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#246) | 75.6 (#436) |
| Population | 42,056 | 22,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,376 | $562,779 |
| Median Household Income | $117,673 | $160,280 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 12 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+7.0 |
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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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75.6 Score
Hudson, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$562,779
Population
22,968
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
12
Midwest
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