Cottage Grove, MN vs Morton Grove, IL
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
Morton Grove
76.9
#299 nationally
Morton Grove leads in walk score (60 vs 16). Cottage Grove leads in crime level (1.1 vs 1.3). Cottage Grove leads in average commute (25.3 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cottage Grove, MN | Morton Grove, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#246) | 76.9 (#299) |
| Population | 42,056 | 24,131 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,376 | $454,132 |
| Median Household Income | $117,673 | $102,940 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+42.0 |
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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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76.9 Score
Morton Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$454,132
Population
24,131
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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