Chaska, MN vs Mendota Heights, MN

Chaska is moderately more affordable than Mendota Heights, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Chaska scores 111 compared to 125 for Mendota Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mendota Heights 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 $1,557/month in Mendota Heights — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chaska is more affordable at $379,400 median vs $504,100.

Median household income in Chaska is $110,000 compared to $132,935 in Mendota Heights (-17.3%). While Mendota Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chaska spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Mendota Heights.