Chaska, MN vs East Bethel, MN

Chaska is moderately more affordable than East Bethel, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Chaska scores 111 compared to 118 for East Bethel, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Bethel can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chaska is $1,436/month compared to $1,770/month in East Bethel — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chaska has cheaper rent, East Bethel actually has lower median home values ($343,200 vs $379,400).

Median household income in Chaska is $110,000 compared to $114,583 in East Bethel (-4%). The higher salaries in East Bethel partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Chaska spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in East Bethel.