Burnsville, MN vs Lino Lakes, MN

Burnsville is moderately more affordable than Lino Lakes, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Burnsville scores 110 compared to 121 for Lino Lakes, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lino Lakes 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 $1,744/month in Lino Lakes — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burnsville is more affordable at $335,100 median vs $385,000.

Median household income in Burnsville is $83,953 compared to $121,800 in Lino Lakes (-31.1%). While Lino Lakes is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burnsville spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in Lino Lakes.