Bloomington, MN vs Burnsville, MN

Bloomington, MN and Burnsville, MN have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.5% difference in their overall index. Bloomington scores 111 while Burnsville scores 110 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bloomington is $1,526/month compared to $1,501/month in Burnsville — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burnsville is more affordable at $335,100 median vs $346,200.

Median household income in Bloomington is $90,677 compared to $83,953 in Burnsville (+8%). 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 21.5% in Burnsville.