Champlin, MN vs Mahtomedi, MN

Champlin is moderately more affordable than Mahtomedi, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Champlin scores 113 compared to 123 for Mahtomedi, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mahtomedi can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Champlin is $1,597/month compared to $1,608/month in Mahtomedi — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Champlin is more affordable at $338,400 median vs $466,100.

Median household income in Champlin is $115,719 compared to $132,326 in Mahtomedi (-12.6%). While Mahtomedi is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Champlin spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in Mahtomedi.