Chanhassen, MN vs Maple Grove, MN

Maple Grove is moderately more affordable than Chanhassen, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Chanhassen scores 133 compared to 126 for Maple Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chanhassen can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chanhassen is $1,749/month compared to $1,863/month in Maple Grove — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chanhassen has cheaper rent, Maple Grove actually has lower median home values ($397,400 vs $530,700).

Median household income in Chanhassen is $138,034 compared to $129,481 in Maple Grove (+6.6%). While Chanhassen is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chanhassen spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Maple Grove.