Bloomington, MN vs Fridley, MN

Fridley is moderately more affordable than Bloomington, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Bloomington scores 111 compared to 98 for Fridley, 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 $1,270/month in Fridley — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fridley is more affordable at $277,100 median vs $346,200.

Median household income in Bloomington is $90,677 compared to $79,274 in Fridley (+14.4%). 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, more than the 19.2% in Fridley.