Cottage Grove, MN vs Saco, ME
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
Saco
69.7
#1178 nationally
Cottage Grove leads in crime level (1.1 vs 2.2). Saco leads in walk score (24 vs 16). Cottage Grove leads in median household income ($117,673 vs $81,326).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cottage Grove, MN | Saco, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#246) | 69.7 (#1178) |
| Population | 42,056 | 20,960 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,376 | $531,575 |
| Median Household Income | $117,673 | $81,326 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 2.2 |
| 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 | D+10.5 |
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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D+
69.7 Score
Saco, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,575
Population
20,960
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Northeast
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