Bloomington, MN vs Brooklyn Center, MN

Brooklyn Center is moderately more affordable than Bloomington, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Bloomington scores 111 compared to 99 for Brooklyn Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bloomington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bloomington is $1,526/month compared to $1,345/month in Brooklyn Center — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brooklyn Center is more affordable at $261,100 median vs $346,200.

Median household income in Bloomington is $90,677 compared to $72,009 in Brooklyn Center (+25.9%). While Bloomington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bloomington spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22.4% in Brooklyn Center.