Edina, MN vs Woodbury, MN

Woodbury is moderately more affordable than Edina, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Edina scores 141 compared to 128 for Woodbury, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edina can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edina is $1,757/month compared to $1,827/month in Woodbury — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Edina has cheaper rent, Woodbury actually has lower median home values ($434,900 vs $624,000).

Median household income in Edina is $129,225 compared to $126,222 in Woodbury (+2.4%). Edina does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Edina spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Woodbury.