Mounds View, MN vs Roseville, MN

Mounds View is moderately more affordable than Roseville, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Mounds View scores 98 compared to 105 for Roseville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roseville 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 $1,346/month in Roseville — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mounds View is more affordable at $294,500 median vs $334,800.

Median household income in Mounds View is $90,148 compared to $88,440 in Roseville (+1.9%). 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 18.3% in Roseville.

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 Roseville.