Eagan, MN vs Maple Grove, MN

Eagan is moderately more affordable than Maple Grove, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Eagan scores 116 compared to 126 for Maple Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maple Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eagan is $1,604/month compared to $1,863/month in Maple Grove — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eagan is more affordable at $380,800 median vs $397,400.

Median household income in Eagan is $107,486 compared to $129,481 in Maple Grove (-17%). 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 Eagan spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Maple Grove.