Brooklyn Park, MN vs St. Cloud, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Cloud is 29.5% cheaper than Brooklyn Park. With a cost index of 79 vs 103, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Cloud 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 $1,005/month in St. Cloud — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Cloud is more affordable at $212,800 median vs $313,500.

Median household income in Brooklyn Park is $85,964 compared to $61,112 in St. Cloud (+40.7%). 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 19.7% in St. Cloud.