Arden Hills, MN vs Centerville, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Centerville is 15.2% cheaper than Arden Hills. With a cost index of 110 vs 127, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Centerville to Arden Hills should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Arden Hills is $1,847/month compared to $1,453/month in Centerville — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Centerville is more affordable at $364,700 median vs $423,800.

Median household income in Arden Hills is $128,668 compared to $119,361 in Centerville (+7.8%). The higher salaries in Arden Hills partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Arden Hills spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in Centerville.