Cleveland, MN vs Mapleton, MN

Mapleton is moderately more affordable than Cleveland, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Cleveland scores 76 compared to 69 for Mapleton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cleveland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cleveland is $735/month compared to $772/month in Mapleton — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cleveland has cheaper rent, Mapleton actually has lower median home values ($176,400 vs $204,200).

Median household income in Cleveland is $83,281 compared to $82,031 in Mapleton (+1.5%). Cleveland 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 Cleveland spend roughly 10.6% of their income on rent, less than the 11.3% in Mapleton.