Brooklyn Park, MN vs Maple Grove, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Brooklyn Park is 18.3% cheaper than Maple Grove. With a cost index of 103 vs 126, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Brooklyn Park to Maple Grove should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Brooklyn Park is $1,331/month compared to $1,863/month in Maple Grove — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brooklyn Park is more affordable at $313,500 median vs $397,400.

Median household income in Brooklyn Park is $85,964 compared to $129,481 in Maple Grove (-33.6%). 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 Park spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Maple Grove.