Brooklyn Center, MN vs Maple Grove, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Brooklyn Center is 21.4% cheaper than Maple Grove. With a cost index of 99 vs 126, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Brooklyn Center to Maple Grove should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Brooklyn Center is $1,345/month compared to $1,863/month in Maple Grove — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brooklyn Center is more affordable at $261,100 median vs $397,400.

Median household income in Brooklyn Center is $72,009 compared to $129,481 in Maple Grove (-44.4%). While Maple Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brooklyn Center spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Maple Grove.