Bloomington, MN vs Eden Prairie, MN

Bloomington is moderately more affordable than Eden Prairie, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Bloomington scores 111 compared to 128 for Eden Prairie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eden Prairie 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 $1,761/month in Eden Prairie — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bloomington is more affordable at $346,200 median vs $463,300.

Median household income in Bloomington is $90,677 compared to $127,732 in Eden Prairie (-29%). While Eden Prairie 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, more than the 16.5% in Eden Prairie.