Brooklyn Park, MN vs Duluth, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Duluth is 27.5% cheaper than Brooklyn Park. With a cost index of 80 vs 103, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Duluth to Brooklyn Park should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Brooklyn Park is $1,331/month compared to $1,037/month in Duluth — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Duluth is more affordable at $225,700 median vs $313,500.

Median household income in Brooklyn Park is $85,964 compared to $66,263 in Duluth (+29.7%). While Brooklyn Park 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 Park spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.8% in Duluth.