Chanhassen, MN vs Eagan, MN

Eagan is moderately more affordable than Chanhassen, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Chanhassen scores 133 compared to 116 for Eagan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chanhassen can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chanhassen is $1,749/month compared to $1,604/month in Eagan — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eagan is more affordable at $380,800 median vs $530,700.

Median household income in Chanhassen is $138,034 compared to $107,486 in Eagan (+28.4%). While Chanhassen is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chanhassen spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 17.9% in Eagan.