Blackduck, MN vs Maple Lake, MN

Blackduck is moderately more affordable than Maple Lake, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Blackduck scores 68 compared to 79 for Maple Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maple Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blackduck is $749/month compared to $811/month in Maple Lake — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blackduck is more affordable at $138,800 median vs $221,800.

Median household income in Blackduck is $35,417 compared to $75,469 in Maple Lake (-53.1%). While Maple Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blackduck spend roughly 25.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.9% in Maple Lake.