Burnsville, MN vs Prior Lake, MN

Burnsville is moderately more affordable than Prior Lake, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Burnsville scores 110 compared to 119 for Prior Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Prior Lake 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 $1,548/month in Prior Lake — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burnsville is more affordable at $335,100 median vs $429,900.

Median household income in Burnsville is $83,953 compared to $130,278 in Prior Lake (-35.6%). While Prior Lake 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 14.3% in Prior Lake.