Bloomington, MN vs Savage, MN

Bloomington is moderately more affordable than Savage, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Bloomington scores 111 compared to 118 for Savage, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Savage 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 $1,608/month in Savage — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bloomington is more affordable at $346,200 median vs $395,600.

Median household income in Bloomington is $90,677 compared to $122,646 in Savage (-26.1%). While Savage 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 15.7% in Savage.