Bloomington, MN vs Maplewood, MN

Maplewood is moderately more affordable than Bloomington, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Bloomington scores 111 compared to 100 for Maplewood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bloomington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bloomington is $1,526/month compared to $1,316/month in Maplewood — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Maplewood is more affordable at $291,300 median vs $346,200.

Median household income in Bloomington is $90,677 compared to $88,534 in Maplewood (+2.4%). Bloomington does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Bloomington spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Maplewood.