Burnsville, MN vs Columbia Heights, MN

Columbia Heights is moderately more affordable than Burnsville, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Burnsville scores 110 compared to 97 for Columbia Heights, 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 Burnsville is $1,501/month compared to $1,278/month in Columbia Heights — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Columbia Heights is more affordable at $259,900 median vs $335,100.

Median household income in Burnsville is $83,953 compared to $74,688 in Columbia Heights (+12.4%). The higher salaries in Burnsville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Burnsville spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 20.5% in Columbia Heights.