Eden Prairie, MN vs Oakdale, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Oakdale is 21.1% cheaper than Eden Prairie. With a cost index of 106 vs 128, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Oakdale to Eden Prairie should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Eden Prairie is $1,761/month compared to $1,452/month in Oakdale — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oakdale is more affordable at $305,900 median vs $463,300.

Median household income in Eden Prairie is $127,732 compared to $90,379 in Oakdale (+41.3%). While Eden Prairie is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Eden Prairie spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Oakdale.