Bloomington, MN vs Roseville, MN

Roseville is moderately more affordable than Bloomington, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Bloomington scores 111 compared to 105 for Roseville, 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 $1,346/month in Roseville — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Roseville is more affordable at $334,800 median vs $346,200.

Median household income in Bloomington is $90,677 compared to $88,440 in Roseville (+2.5%). Bloomington does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Bloomington spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Roseville.