Cottage Grove, MN vs Rocky Mount, NC
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
Rocky Mount
74
#652 nationally
Cottage Grove leads in crime level (1.1 vs 21.0). Cottage Grove leads in median household income ($117,673 vs $50,092). Rocky Mount leads in walk score (22 vs 16).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cottage Grove, MN | Rocky Mount, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#246) | 74 (#652) |
| Population | 42,056 | 54,245 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,376 | $189,218 |
| Median Household Income | $117,673 | $50,092 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 21.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+22.7 |
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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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74 Score
Rocky Mount, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$189,218
Population
54,245
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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