Shakopee, MN vs Woodbury, MN

Shakopee is moderately more affordable than Woodbury, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Shakopee scores 111 compared to 128 for Woodbury, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Woodbury can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Shakopee is $1,495/month compared to $1,827/month in Woodbury — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shakopee is more affordable at $361,400 median vs $434,900.

Median household income in Shakopee is $110,989 compared to $126,222 in Woodbury (-12.1%). The higher salaries in Woodbury partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Shakopee spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Woodbury.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.7°F vs 46.5°F). Shakopee receives more rainfall at 30.6" per year compared to 29.2" in Woodbury.