salaryRent is lower than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $64,640 a year. That is $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Minnesota cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Minnesota. It is number 86 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Burnsville?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Burnsville
| Size | Burnsville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,542 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,534 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,790 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,137 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,241 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Burnsville overall?
Everyday prices in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area are 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Burnsville
Life in Burnsville
What jobs pay in Burnsville
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $160,990 | 12.0% |
| Lawyer | $159,620 | 12.1% |
| Physician Assistant | $145,030 | 13.4% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,370 | 14.5% |
| Software Developer | $130,920 | 14.8% |
| Dental Hygienist | $112,630 | 17.2% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $112,090 | 17.3% |
| Civil Engineer | $104,740 | 18.5% |
| Operations Manager | $103,570 | 18.7% |
| Registered Nurse | $103,040 | 18.8% |
| Plumber | $101,630 | 19.1% |
| Market Research Analyst | $97,910 | 19.8% |
| Police Officer | $97,190 | 20.0% |
| Accountant | $86,500 | 22.4% |
| Electrician | $81,890 | 23.7% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,730 | 24.3% |
| HVAC Technician | $77,490 | 25.0% |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | 26.2% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,660 | 29.5% |
| Truck Driver | $64,200 | 30.2% |
| Medical Assistant | $52,570 | 36.9% |
| Customer Service Representative | $49,480 | 39.2% |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,020 | 40.4% |
| Warehouse Worker | $47,320 | 41.0% |
| Restaurant Cook | $39,640 | 48.9% |
| Firefighter | $39,350 | 49.3% |
| Retail Salesperson | $36,670 | 52.9% |
| Cashier | $35,760 | 54.2% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,920 | 74.8% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Burnsville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $849 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $355,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,520 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Burnsville, MN?
Renting in Burnsville costs a median of about $1,616 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.
How much do I need to make to live in Burnsville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,640 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Burnsville cheap or expensive?
Burnsville is rated OK: rent takes 20.7% of the typical household income of $93,855. It ranks 86th cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Burnsville?
The median homeowner in Burnsville pays $3,451 a year in property taxes, about 0.97% of the median home value.
Is Burnsville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 5% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Burnsville?
The median home value in Burnsville is $355,200, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
64,463 people live in Burnsville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.