Champlin, MN vs Edina, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Champlin is 20.1% cheaper than Edina. With a cost index of 113 vs 141, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Champlin to Edina should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Champlin is $1,597/month compared to $1,757/month in Edina — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Champlin is more affordable at $338,400 median vs $624,000.

Median household income in Champlin is $115,719 compared to $129,225 in Edina (-10.5%). The higher salaries in Edina partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Champlin spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Edina.