Chaska, MN vs Woodbury, MN

Chaska is moderately more affordable than Woodbury, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Chaska scores 111 compared to 128 for Woodbury, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Woodbury 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 $1,827/month in Woodbury — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chaska is more affordable at $379,400 median vs $434,900.

Median household income in Chaska is $110,000 compared to $126,222 in Woodbury (-12.9%). The higher salaries in Woodbury 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 17.4% in Woodbury.