Brooklyn Park, MN vs Burnsville, MN

Brooklyn Park is moderately more affordable than Burnsville, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Brooklyn Park scores 103 compared to 110 for Burnsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Burnsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brooklyn Park is $1,331/month compared to $1,501/month in Burnsville — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brooklyn Park is more affordable at $313,500 median vs $335,100.

Median household income in Brooklyn Park is $85,964 compared to $83,953 in Burnsville (+2.4%). Brooklyn Park offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Brooklyn Park spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in Burnsville.