Brooklyn Center, MN vs North St. Paul, MN

Brooklyn Center, MN and North St. Paul, MN have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.9% difference in their overall index. Brooklyn Center scores 99 while North St. Paul scores 100 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 Brooklyn Center is $1,345/month compared to $1,304/month in North St. Paul — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while North St. Paul has cheaper rent, Brooklyn Center actually has lower median home values ($261,100 vs $286,600).

Median household income in Brooklyn Center is $72,009 compared to $81,641 in North St. Paul (-11.8%). While North St. Paul is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brooklyn Center spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 19.2% in North St. Paul.