Mounds View, MN vs Oak Park Heights, MN

Mounds View is moderately more affordable than Oak Park Heights, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Mounds View scores 98 compared to 107 for Oak Park Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oak Park Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mounds View is $1,216/month compared to $1,428/month in Oak Park Heights — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mounds View is more affordable at $294,500 median vs $333,600.

Median household income in Mounds View is $90,148 compared to $84,639 in Oak Park Heights (+6.5%). Mounds View offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Mounds View spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Oak Park Heights.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.8°F vs 46.5°F). Mounds View receives more rainfall at 30.7" per year compared to 29.2" in Oak Park Heights.