Brooklyn Park, MN vs Savage, MN

Brooklyn Park is moderately more affordable than Savage, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Brooklyn Park scores 103 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 Brooklyn Park is $1,331/month compared to $1,608/month in Savage — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brooklyn Park is more affordable at $313,500 median vs $395,600.

Median household income in Brooklyn Park is $85,964 compared to $122,646 in Savage (-29.9%). 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 Brooklyn Park spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Savage.