Champlin, MN vs St. Francis, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Francis is 16.4% cheaper than Champlin. With a cost index of 97 vs 113, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Francis to Champlin should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Champlin is $1,597/month compared to $1,183/month in St. Francis — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Francis is more affordable at $297,800 median vs $338,400.

Median household income in Champlin is $115,719 compared to $101,875 in St. Francis (+13.6%). The higher salaries in Champlin 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 13.9% in St. Francis.