Burnsville, MN vs White Bear Lake, MN

Burnsville, MN and White Bear Lake, MN have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.2% difference in their overall index. Burnsville scores 110 while White Bear Lake scores 109 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Burnsville is $1,501/month compared to $1,540/month in White Bear Lake — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Burnsville has cheaper rent, White Bear Lake actually has lower median home values ($318,000 vs $335,100).

Median household income in Burnsville is $83,953 compared to $79,712 in White Bear Lake (+5.3%). While Burnsville 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, less than the 23.2% in White Bear Lake.