Eagan, MN vs Farmington, MN

Farmington is moderately more affordable than Eagan, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Eagan scores 116 compared to 103 for Farmington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eagan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eagan is $1,604/month compared to $1,275/month in Farmington — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Farmington is more affordable at $345,100 median vs $380,800.

Median household income in Eagan is $107,486 compared to $118,556 in Farmington (-9.3%). Farmington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Eagan spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, more than the 12.9% in Farmington.