Andover, MN vs Blaine, MN

Blaine is moderately more affordable than Andover, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Andover scores 124 compared to 115 for Blaine, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Andover can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Andover is $1,827/month compared to $1,707/month in Blaine — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blaine is more affordable at $327,500 median vs $389,200.

Median household income in Andover is $131,528 compared to $103,382 in Blaine (+27.2%). While Andover is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Andover spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in Blaine.