Cottage Grove, MN vs Little Elm, 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
Little Elm
72.2
#919 nationally
Cottage Grove leads in crime level (1.1 vs 3.7). Little Elm leads in walk score (24 vs 16). Cottage Grove leads in average commute (25.3 min vs 37.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cottage Grove, MN | Little Elm, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#246) | 72.2 (#919) |
| Population | 42,056 | 58,496 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,376 | $400,423 |
| Median Household Income | $117,673 | $110,218 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 37.9 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | R+13.2 |
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-
72.2 Score
Little Elm, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$400,423
Population
58,496
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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