East Bethel, MN vs Oakdale, MN

Oakdale is moderately more affordable than East Bethel, with a 12% lower cost of living index. East Bethel scores 118 compared to 106 for Oakdale, 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 East Bethel is $1,770/month compared to $1,452/month in Oakdale — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oakdale is more affordable at $305,900 median vs $343,200.

Median household income in East Bethel is $114,583 compared to $90,379 in Oakdale (+26.8%). While East Bethel is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of East Bethel spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Oakdale.