Arden Hills, MN vs Oakdale, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Oakdale is 20.5% cheaper than Arden Hills. With a cost index of 106 vs 127, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Oakdale 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 $1,452/month in Oakdale — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oakdale is more affordable at $305,900 median vs $423,800.

Median household income in Arden Hills is $128,668 compared to $90,379 in Oakdale (+42.4%). 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, less than the 19.3% in Oakdale.