Duluth, MN vs Maplewood, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Duluth is 19.8% cheaper than Maplewood. With a cost index of 80 vs 100, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Duluth to Maplewood should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Duluth is $1,037/month compared to $1,316/month in Maplewood — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Duluth is more affordable at $225,700 median vs $291,300.

Median household income in Duluth is $66,263 compared to $88,534 in Maplewood (-25.2%). While Maplewood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Duluth spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Maplewood.