Arden Hills, MN vs Chaska, MN

Chaska is moderately more affordable than Arden Hills, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Arden Hills scores 127 compared to 111 for Chaska, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arden Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arden Hills is $1,847/month compared to $1,436/month in Chaska — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chaska is more affordable at $379,400 median vs $423,800.

Median household income in Arden Hills is $128,668 compared to $110,000 in Chaska (+17%). While Arden Hills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arden Hills spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Chaska.