Blaine, MN vs Burnsville, MN

Burnsville is moderately more affordable than Blaine, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Blaine scores 115 compared to 110 for Burnsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Blaine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blaine is $1,707/month compared to $1,501/month in Burnsville — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Burnsville has cheaper rent, Blaine actually has lower median home values ($327,500 vs $335,100).

Median household income in Blaine is $103,382 compared to $83,953 in Burnsville (+23.1%). While Blaine is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blaine spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in Burnsville.